Communicating Climate Change

Monday 16th October, 2017

URBED are supporting a masterclass in communicating climate change in Manchester on 22nd November, in collaboration with Climate Outreach, Carbon Coop and the Carbon Literacy Project. 

The class will be led by George Marshall, co-founder of Climate Outreach and one of Europe's leading experts on climate change communications and engaging new audiences. 

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Defra studies on Property Level Flood Protection

The following reports/guidance notes have been brought to our attention, and are interesting reading in the context of the resistance and resilience sections of the report. Published by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs in 2014 they cover:

Letter in the Guardian

Tuesday 3rd October, 2017

Nicholas Falk of the URBED Trust, and his latest letter in the Guardian, in response to George Monbiot's piece titled 'Don’t let the rich get even richer on the assets we all share.'

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Report available now

The final report is now available which you can download here

 

Extract from executive summary

Routes to Retrofit training

Wednesday 20th September, 2017

The next Routes to Retrofit training will take place on the 7th and 14th October at Bridge 5 Mill, Manchester. 

Run by Marianne Heaslip and Bill Taylor this ever popular course, taught by experienced industry professionals, supports you to navigate the construction industry, make the most out of your budget, learn to be a discerning customer and how to be a good client.

There are just 3 days left to get the early bird ticket price, which closes on the 23rd September. 

 

 

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Retrofit Champions training

We held another course at the URBED office in November 2016. Here are some images of our learners in action.

Academy of Urbanism Congress

Monday 11th September, 2017

Aarhus Congress – Innovation and experimentation in city making

This innovative Danish city, currently City of Culture, is leading new approaches to contemporary housing, neighbourhoods, and active, inclusive citizenship. By tearing up and re-writing the rulebook it is Rethinking and shaping a New Culture of Urbanism. A must visit event for all who care about cities and their communities.

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Carbon Co-op training programme

Monday 11th September, 2017

Carbon Co-op have released their new 2017-2018 training programme. Designed to support householders on their energy efficiency and retrofit journey, it includes everything from a beginners guide through to in-depth sessions on ventilation, off-grid power systems and draught-proofing. For dates and costs see the brochure here

URBED's Marianne and Helen developed and run the following courses:

 

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  • Carbon Co-op 2017-2018 training

Environmental cost of flooding: report launch

Tuesday 5th September, 2017

As we approach the end of our research into the environmental cost of flood recovery we can confirm that our findings and the report will be launched on the morning of Thursday 21st September in Cockermouth. We hope you will be able to join us to discuss the findings.

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Report launch

As we approach the end of our research into the environmental cost of flood recovery we can confirm that our findings and the report will be launched on the morning of Thursday 21st September in Cockermouth. We hope you will be able to join us to discuss the findings.

The launch forms part of the Cumbria Green Build Festival and you can book here.

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