COP 28 – FOSSIL FUELS CONTROVERSY CLOUDS PROGRESS IN UAE

COP 28 – FOSSIL FUELS CONTROVERSY CLOUDS PROGRESS IN UAE

The past two days at COP28 have witnessed critical developments and concerns, shaping discussions on climate actions and governmental transparency. The President of Cop28, Sultan Al Jaber, caused major controversy with his comment that there was “no science out there,...
NEW CLIMATE-FOCUSED EDUCATION STRATEGY UNVEILED

NEW CLIMATE-FOCUSED EDUCATION STRATEGY UNVEILED

The Department for Education has launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy which includes the launch of a new Natural History GCSE. This follows previous commitments to make all education establishments Net-Zero Carbon in operation. New curriculum...
ENVIRONMENT BILL: NEW TARGETS AND NATURE RECOVERY PLANS UNVEILED

ENVIRONMENT BILL: NEW TARGETS AND NATURE RECOVERY PLANS UNVEILED

New, long-term environmental targets have been announced by the Government to boost biodiversity, protect habitats, reduce water consumption and pollution, and halve waste. The new targets will be consulted on and, if supported, will be enshrined in law through the...
RICS LAUNCHS NEW INTERNATIONAL BUILDING OPERATION STANDARD FRAMEWORK

RICS LAUNCHS NEW INTERNATIONAL BUILDING OPERATION STANDARD FRAMEWORK

A new framework, the International Building Operation Standard (IBOS), has been developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) which is expected to improve building use and support more flexible working environments. The Framework has been unveiled...
THE JOURNEY TO A ‘B’ GRADE EPC

THE JOURNEY TO A ‘B’ GRADE EPC

A Strategic Approach to the New Requirements with the Net Zero Carbon Context An estimated 1 million non-domestic buildings will need to undergo upgrade works to meet the government’s proposed ‘B’ grade Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by 2030. The government...