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Welcome to the August2009 issue of ClimateNE
Regional round-up
Energy PhDs from new collaboration.
A new collaboration between Durham Universityand the New and Renewable Energy Cluster (NaREC) is set to offer two new PhDstudentships in North East England.More…
 Flood watchdog identifies at-risk communities.
Communities considered to be at thegreatest risk of flooding in Northumberland have been identified by the recently-launchedNorthumberland Community Flooding Partnership.More… 
Adapting to climate change on the North East coast. 
In April 2009 a climate changeadaptation in North East England workshop launched the IMCORE project for the region andintroduced an expert couplet, between Durham Heritage Coast and coastal research andconsultancy company Envision.More… 
Groundwork helping North East businesses go green.
Groundwork North East ishelping organisations across the region to improve their environmental performance throughthe delivery of their Environmental Business Service (EBS) programme, which includes freehalf day reviews.More… 
Appointment strengthens sustainable communities’ project.
A sustainabledevelopment project for North East England has been strengthened by the appointment of anew development worker.More… 
North East Climate Change Partnership re-branded.
Don’t forget that a new brand hasbeen developed for The North East Climate Change Partnership.More… 
Have you visited thenew ClimateNE website yet?
The ClimateNE websitewww.climatenortheast.comacts as a one-stop-shop on information about climate change inNorth East England.More… 
National news
John Prescott to use social media in fight against climate change.
The formerdeputy prime minister, is launching a new online campaign using Twitter and Facebook toget more people involved in fighting climate change.More…
 Flood Management Funding for local authorities.
The Government has announcedhow it will be distributing the remainder of the £15 million funding to support local authoritiesto undertake the lead role in managing local flood risk.More… 
North East Climate Change Partnership eZineContactJennifer.atkinson@northeastcouncils.gov.ukwith your Climate Change news, stories and case studies.Visitwww.climatenortheast.com 
 
 
Managing climate change adaptation in organisations.
The Institute of EnvironmentalManagement and Assessment (IEMA) has published its latest Practitioner guide on Adaptingto Climate Change.More… 
Clouds and climate change
. New research has added evidence to suggest low-levelclouds may be reduced by climate change, causing further global warming.More… 
Gardeners taking climate change seriously.
Gardeners at the Royal HorticulturalSociety are already taking the challenges of climate change seriously as new results fromthe Met Office show how gardens around England may be affected.More… 
Next round of low carbon projects confirmed
. Details of the successful schemes forthe second round of funding from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) low carboninfrastructure initiative, totalling £8.80million have been announced.More… 
European and international news
Global climate deal must be simple, fair and flexible.
Negotiations on emissions in therun-up to the UN climate summit show no sign of the radical change we need, argues ClausLeggewie in the Guardian.More…
 
Africa seeks climate change cash.
 The leaders of 10 African countries are gathering inEthiopia to try to agree a common position on climate change reports the BBC.More… 
Global youth pool climate ideas.
Hundreds of teenagers from across the world willmeet in Denmark for a competition to design products to help tackle climate change.More…
 How will European cities adapt to new climate conditions?
The EuropeanEnvironment Agency has published a web page considering how European cities will adaptto new climate conditions.More… 
Heat waves in US set to get worse.
The US is headed for strong heat waves in comingdecades that will hit cities and farmers and threaten wildlife with extinction, a new globalwarming report warns.More…
 
Events
South Tyneside Enviro fayre.
South Tyneside Council will host its third Enviro fayre inBents Park on Sunday 30 August from 10am to 5pm.
 
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How will climate change affect your organisation?
Following the launch of the UKClimate Projections 09, a series of week-long Projections in Practice events in each Englishregion will take place in the autumn. They are aimed at local and regional organisations.Details about the events taking in place in North East England will be released soon.More…
 
Short training courses at Newcastle University.
The School of Civil Engineering atNewcastle University is offering a number of study opportunities including Climate Change:Earth System, Future Scenarios and Threats and Climate Change: Vulnerability, Impactsand Adaptation.More…
 
Climate Change Short Course 2009.
 A two-week interactive course will take place from2 to 15 September at the University of East Anglia.More… 
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Earthwatch SustainaBall.
This charity ball will be held on 5 September 2009 at HenleyBusiness School, Greenlands in Henley-on-Thames.More… 
Green Building: Making it happen.
This seminar will take place on 9 September at theCBI Conference Centre, Centre Point in London from 8am to 11am. It will investigate thesuccess of current legislation and will focus on what needs to be done to make low-carbonbuildings a reality.More… 
Eco-town seminar
. Taking place in Woking on 14 September 2009, this free seminar isabout the new Eco-towns initiative and how it can be supported by the culture and sportplanning toolkit.More… 
Government ICT Goes Green 09.
Taking place on 15 September in London, thisconference is aimed at those involved in greening public sector ICT.More… 
Why does economic policy need to take the environment into account?
Takingplace on 30 September in Newcastle, this free seminar will look at the impact ofenvironmental concerns on economic policy, and will provide an overview of the challengesof sustainability, climate change and economic growth for the Regional Strategy.More… 
Sustainable Procurement 09 Conference.
This conference will take place on 30September 2009 at the QEII Conference Centre in London and will bring together delegatesand industry experts to discuss and debate how effective sustainable and responsibleprocurement practices will affect the social, environmental and economic conditions of townsand cities across the UK.More… 
North East Sustainable Waste Conference.
This free conference will take place on 13October 2009 in Cleveland and is organised by the Regional Improvement and EfficiencyPartnership (RIEP) Waste & Environment Programme team.More… 
Sustainable Roads 2009
. This one-day conference and exhibition will take place on 13October 2009 at Westminster, London and will explore the link between road maintenanceand economic, environmental and social sustainability.More… 
Green Leaders Conference.
Taking place at the Hilton NewcastleGateshead on 14October, this event, focuses on the importance of firms in North East England embracing thechanges national and international concerns about the environment are bringing.More…
 
International Day of Climate Change Action.
Organised by international campaign350.org, this world-wide day calls on people around the globe to organise activities andevents in their communities on 24 October.More… 
Environmental Futures 09.
Taking place on 9 and 10 November in London, TheEnvironment Agency annual conference will include a speech by the Mayor of London, BorisJohnson and Secretary of State at the new Department of Energy and Climate Change, RtHon Ed Miliband MP.More… 
Do you have any events, news, stories or case studies about Climate Change? Let usknow your news by emailingjennifer.atkinson@northeastcouncils.gov.uk 
We cannot be held responsible for any changes made to this message after it was sent or for any unintended disclosure.
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