Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership
The University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL) works with business, government and civil society to build the capacity of leaders to meet both the needs of society and address critical global challenges. Our seminars and leadership groups and our partnerships with those who make or influence decisions are designed to transform public and private sector policies and practices and build greater understanding of our interdependence with one another and the natural world.
to read more
http://www.cpsl.cam.ac.uk/
Reconnections 2010, with Jonathon Porritt
Values-led Leadership for a Sustainable World
Reconnections is a unique combination of critical debate, cutting edge analysis and reconnection with the natural world – it provides a systematic examination of the values we need for a sustainable world, what they mean to you, and how to act on them in the context of your own organisation. Reconnections is all about increased effectiveness for leaders in sustainable development.
Reconnections 2010 focuses on the values we need for a truly sustainable future, explores what this means for professionals and their organisations, and inspires participants to take up the challenge of values-led leadership for a sustainable world.
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Delivering sustainable communities
BREEAM Communities is a new approach to the sustainability assessment of the built environment. It is designed to help developers and local planners address sustainability objectives and planning system requirements at the early stages of development projects. For more information on BREEAM Communities visit www.breeam.org/communities. A series of regional road shows that describe and explain this new approach was recently announced, the first being in Manchester on 25 September.
to read more visit
http://www.breeam.org/page.jsp?id=117
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2009 Masterclass with Jonathon Porritt
The Masterclass focuses on helping leaders embed sustainable development into their organisation.
Jonathon Porritt will guide you through the key issues – providing provocation, insight and experience in equal measure.
The Masterclass is designed for leaders from all sectors and functions including strategy, HR, marketing, business development, finance and customer relations. It provides the ideal opportunity to share learning on sustainable development and develop contacts with an influential peer group.
to read more and apply visit
http://www.forumforthefuture.org/node/10847
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The Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Assessment and Awards Scheme
Improving Sustainability in Civil Engineering
Friday 24 July 2009
09:45 Registration and Refreshments
10:30 Seminar
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Close
To read more and register for the seminar visit
http://event.concepglobal.com/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x14612c7f0
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BRE Innovation Park membership scheme
The BRE Innovation Park is inviting individuals and organisations involved with sustainability and innovation to join their new membership scheme.
As a part of the BRE Innovation Park, you will be part of an exclusive club of individuals and companies working in the built environment who are committed to pushing the boundaries of current knowledge and practice.
Benefits:
- Opportunities to network with and learn from the UK's most go ahead manufacturers, architects, designers and developers
- Access to meeting and conference facilities in a fantastic and unique location
- Exposure to the 1000s of visitors and VIPS from around the world
to read more visit
http://www.bre.co.uk/page.jsp?id=1694
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IF you would like to lear more about wind power you will be interested in this book...
Offshore Wind Power
This peer-reviewed overview discusses a complete range of offshore wind issues, from climatology and construction to generation and transmission. Pertinent to a time when environmentally friendly alternative sources of power are urgently being researched and implemented, this study includes a wide variety of topics—from the fundamentals and electrical aspects of wind turbines to regulatory framework, grid integration, and market incentives. This comprehensive account of offshore wind power will deeply interest energy policymakers and a range of academics and professionals involved in marine engineering, construction engineering, electrical engineering, and renewable-energy studies.
About the Authors
John Twidell is a former professor of renewable energy at de Montfort University and a former board member of both the British Wind Energy Association and the UK Solar Energy Society. He is the author of more than 100 papers on renewable and sustainable energy and the former editor of the journal Wind Engineering. Gaetano Gaudiosi is a European Commission expert for the evaluation of wind-power proposals and a chairman for the triennial European seminar Offshore Wind Energy in the Mediterranean and European Seas.
Sustainable development for leaders
Do you want to deepen your understanding of the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development? Are you looking for ways to engage your senior colleagues on sustainability and what it means for your organisation?
The 2009 Sustainability Masterclass with Jonathon Porritt, founder director of Forum for the Future, takes place this November.
The Masterclass is designed for leaders and senior managers from all sectors and functions, and focuses on their role in embedding sustainable development into their organisations.
Over 24 hours, Jonathon will guide a small group of senior-level participants through the key sustainable development issues. It's the ideal opportunity to share learning on sustainable development and develop contacts with an influential peer group.
