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Emirates GBC Awards Accepting Nominations
Mon, 16th Sep 2013The Emirates Green Building Council Awards are open to all organizations including public and private sector enterprises, associations, consultants and practitioners who are able to clearly demonstrate innovation and a high level of excellence in sustainable principles and practices in the MENA Region.
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Center for Green Schools Advancing Green School Commitments
Tue, 27th Aug 2013With their message aimed at reaching more than 1.6 million people this year, and a goal of more than 900,000 hours of volunteer work, the Center for Green Schools is doing some great work to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn in green schools.
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IEA-UNDP Publication and Webinar Available
Wed, 21st Aug 2013The IEA-UNDP publication on “Modernising Building Energy Codes to Secure our Global Energy Future” is now available for free download here.
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Submit Your GBC's World Green Building Week Events
Wed, 21st Aug 2013World Green Building Week is just around the corner!
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Enter the Park Russia Architectural Competition
Wed, 21st Aug 2013Calling all sustainable masterplanners, landscape architects, leisure and cultural specialists!
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Paraguay GBC Signs Cooperation Agreement
Wed, 21st Aug 2013Paraguay Green Building Council has signed a cooperation agreement with the Municipality of Asuncion.
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Join Us for Green Apple Day of Service
Wed, 21st Aug 2013On 28 September 2013, the Green Apple Day of Service will bring together thousands of students, teachers, parents and community leaders from around the globe to improve our school environments through service projects, education, community events and more.
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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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