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UNEP Vacancy
Fri, 9th Aug 2013UNEP has a vacancy for a Senior Programme Officer position within UNEP-Division of Technology, Industry and Economics. The Senior Programme Officer in this 12-month post will be responsible for the coordination of the cities and building portfolio in synergy with other relevant activities of the Sustainable Consumption and Production Branch and of the Division in this field. The application deadline is 30 August 2013.
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UNEP Vacancy
Fri, 9th Aug 2013UNEP has a vacancy for a Senior Programme Officer position within UNEP-Division of Technology, Industry and Economics. The Senior Programme Officer in this 12-month post will be responsible for the coordination of the cities and building portfolio in synergy with other relevant activities of the Sustainable Consumption and Production Branch and of the Division in this field. The application deadline is 30 August 2013.
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Jane Henley On Our IFC Partnership
Wed, 31st Jul 2013As countries across the globe race to improve the sustainability of their buildings and infrastructure, it’s important to be mindful that green buildings are more than just “the right thing to do.” They are about market transformation.
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BGBC to Host GREEN FUTURE Event
Wed, 31st Jul 2013Mark your calendar for the upcoming BGBC GREEN FUTURE event this September
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StandardDays Info Sessions Available
Sun, 28th Jul 2013StandarDays is a two-day-information session aimed at newcomers to European Standardisation, as well as those who would like to understand CEN and CENELEC better. The info days give a clear and structured overview of the European Standardisation System, of the CEN and CENELEC products and processes, as well as the benefits of involvement in European Standardisation to potential stakeholders.
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Peru Green Build Expo and Congress
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013Peru Green Building Council held its successful Peru Green Build 2013 Expo and International Congress on 28 and 29 June.
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Update from the Panama GBC
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013There are lots of exciting things happening at the Panama GBC. Here are some of their achievements:
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IFC and World Green Building Council Announce Global Partnership
Tue, 16th Jul 2013Washington, D.C., July 16, 2013: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) today announced that they will collaborate to rapidly scale up the construction of green buildings in emerging markets. The new partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to playing a leadership role in transforming the built environment and mitigating climate change.
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HuGBC Welcomes New Leadership Team
Tue, 16th Jul 2013The Hungary Green Building Council held its annual General Assembly on 29 May 2013, during which members elected a new Board of Directors for a two year term, including two Vice Presidents. Dr. András Reith, the current president of HuGBC will continue in this position for a further year.
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Call for Proposals - EcoDistricts Summit
Tue, 16th Jul 2013Join EcoDistricts in Boston, Massachusetts from 12 to 14 November for the EcoDistricts Summit, a can’t-miss event for leaders who are shaping and building the cities and urban neighborhoods of the future.
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European Commission Consults on Sustainable Buildings Policy
Wed, 10th Jul 2013A public consultation exploring what sustainable buildings policy for Europe should look like in the future has been launched by the European Commission.
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Register Now for "Transforming the Built Environment in Emerging Markets"
Mon, 8th Jul 2013The World Green Building Council and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group have announced their collaboration to rapidly scale up the construction of green buildings in emerging markets. The new partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to enhancing the built environment and mitigating climate change. Join us in celebrating this partnership at a special event, "Transforming the Built Environment in Emerging Markets."
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