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posted 10 Dec 2011 22:21 by Eco Hub
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 Recently at the COP17 UN Climate Change Meetings in Durban, South Africa, new plans to extend the UN's Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) programme into Africa were released. REDD+ refers to national and international policies and actions focused on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries, as well as enhancing the crucial role that forests play in providing basic ecosystem services (notably water resources, soil protection, and biodiversity) and in improving the living conditions of populations in tropical forest countries. Central African and Donor Partner Countries Announce a Joint Declaration of Intent on REDD+ in the Congo Basin. Meanwhile the IUCN’s National Committee of the Netherlands, represented by their Senior Advisor on Energy and Climate, Carl Königel, are also in Durban launching the African Terrestrial Carbon Centre (ATCC), their new initiative on REDD+ in Africa. Mr. Raymond Mbitikon, Executive Secretary of the Central African Forests Commission (COMIFAC), added that “Central African countries have a solid track record of cooperation and coordination on forest conservation in the Congo Basin. We look forward to the opportunity to accelerate our efforts as a result of the transparent, sustainable, predictable, and results-oriented support we will receive from our development partners.” Excellent news for Central African forests and their people if the system will work. We hope to bring you more on this in the near future. via www.iucn.org and www.un-redd.org |
posted 8 Dec 2011 21:20 by Eco Hub
Since the Greenfleet program commenced in 1997, Greenfleet have planted more than 7 million (7,000,000) native trees, across more than 400 sites, on behalf of our individual and business supporters. The ultimate reason for planting these trees is to create healthy forests that recapture carbon from the atmosphere. Greenfleet works to create forests in areas of environmental concern, putting back (where possible) the mix of native species that would have been present in the local area prior to land clearing. In addition to absorbing greenhouse gases, these forests also help to: reduce salinity and erosion, improve water quality in rivers and streams, provide habitat for native wildlife and provide windbreaks and shelter for crops and livestock.
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posted 8 Dec 2011 16:14 by Eco Hub
CO2 Australia is the Australian market leader in the establishment and management of forest carbon sinks intended for registration under formal emissions reduction schemes. Australia is a world leader in dedicated carbon forest sink plantings. While the world is talking about carbon trading, carbon credits and carbon offsetting, Australia is forging ahead. CO2 Australia is the country's largest provider of dedicated forest carbon sink plantings managing over 22,000 hectares of carbon plantings across three states, grossing over 33 million trees.
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posted 4 Dec 2011 16:03 by Eco Hub
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 The New South Wales (NSW) Government has introduced the Biodiversity Banking and Offsets Scheme (or 'BioBanking') to help address the loss of biodiversity values, including threatened species. BioBanking is a market-based scheme that provides a streamlined biodiversity assessment process for development, a rigorous and credible offsetting scheme as well as an opportunity for rural landowners to generate income by managing land for conservation.
The conservation of our endangered animals, plants and ecosystems is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing Australia today. The key reason for the historically high extinction rate of these animals, plants and ecosystems is habitat degradation and loss, initially from over-grazing and clearing for agriculture, and more recently from the clearing of native vegetation for urban development. BioBanking enables 'biodiversity credits' to be generated by landowners who commit to enhance and protect biodiversity values on their land through a biobanking agreement. These credits can then be sold, generating funds for the management of the site. Credits can be used to counterbalance (or offset) the impacts on biodiversity values that are likely to occur as a result of development. The credits can also be sold to those seeking to invest in conservation outcomes, including philanthropic organisations and government. For more info visit: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/biobanking/ or http://www.biobank.com/ |
posted 23 Nov 2011 19:21 by Toby Roscoe
The European Ecolabel is a voluntary scheme, established in 1992 to encourage businesses to market products and services that are kinder to the environment. Products and services awarded the Ecolabel carry the flower logo, allowing consumers - including public and private purchasers - to identify them easily. While the logo may be simple, the environmental criteria behind it are tough, and only the very best products, which are kindest to the environment, are entitled to carry the EU Ecolabel.
The EU Ecolabel is a rapidly growing brand. Many producers wanting to sell their products across Europe have realised the benefits that the European Ecolabel brings. Products bearing the Flower logo can be marketed throughout the European Union and the EEA countries (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). What is more, this is a label that consumers can genuinely trust. The criteria are agreed at European level, following wide consultation with experts, and the label itself is only awarded after verification that the product meets these high environmental and performance standards.
www.ecolabel.eu |
posted 19 Nov 2011 19:50 by Toby Roscoe
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Gold Coast City Council is implementing a koala conservation project for the East Coomera area, in accordance with the provisions of a Scientific Purposes Permit issued by the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management. This project involves a number of immediate measures, as well as longer-term initiatives to help protect koalas and to protect and restore habitats away from areas of urban development.
Council will be preparing a citywide Koala Conservation Plan that will include programs to help inform the community about threats to our local koala population, and engage local residents in conservation efforts.
The koala is one of Australia's most loved and iconic animals. The Federal Environment Minister is currently considering whether to add the koala to the list of nationally threatened species. Koalas are already listed as vulnerable across the South East Queensland Bioregion and New South Wales.
Across Queensland, koala numbers continue to decline as a result of habitat loss and increasing threats such as dog attacks, road fatalities and disease. More info and koala links available at http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_standard2.aspx?pid=6935
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posted 12 Nov 2011 00:22 by Toby Roscoe
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 BPEC (Training) Ltd is a registered charity commited to identifying the education and training needs of those who work in the Building Services Engineering Industry and providng innovative solutions to address these needs. In an era of increased government and european legislation and also rising energy bills, renewables technologies are becoming increasingly important as the homeowner looks to alternative ways to heat their homes and provide hot water. BPEC offers the plumbing and heating engineer a range of renewable energy courses and will continue to update and add to this portfolio of products.
BPEC offer training in the following: Solar Thermal Hot Water, Heat Pumps, Rainwater Harvesting & Greywater Recycling, Solar Photovoltaic, Woody Biomass Heating, Renewable, Energy Awareness, Warm Water Underfloor Heating, Domestic Ventilation Systems, Rainwater Harvesting & Greywater Recycling, Solar Photovoltaic, Woody Biomass Heating, Renewable Energy Awareness, Warm Water Underfloor Heating, Domestic Ventilation Systems |
posted 11 Nov 2011 21:51 by Toby Roscoe
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How to make a bat box and provide bat habitats in your back garden. Bat boxes are artificial roosts, usually made of wood or woodcrete (a mixture of wood chips and concrete). They are designed to provide bats with alternative resting places to replace natural ones in tree holes, and also to encourage bats into areas where there are few such natural sites. Bat boxes have a useful place in bat conservation, but it should be remembered that bats take to boxes less readily than birds. |
posted 11 Nov 2011 21:21 by Toby Roscoe
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Eco Friendly Tiles sources its distinctive tile and stone products ethically and responsibly, working only with manufacturing partners who share our passion for the built environment and the natural world. As the first CarbonNeutral® tile company in the UK, we celebrate product beauty, quality, innovation and sustainability. There is no need for compromise; no need for greenwash. Just a better way of sourcing tile and stone - and a better way of doing business, together. For more information see http://www.ecofriendlytiles.co.uk/ |
posted 25 Dec 2010 14:59 by Eco Hub
Demand for homemade food has grown enormously in response to the increasing interest in real food, made by real people in real places. The Cooks of Country Markets preserve, bake and make products in their own home kitchens to sell within their local communities. Country Markets are funded by the Making Local Food Work Project, a £10 million Big Lottery Fund supported programme that aims to reconnect people with the land by increasing access to fresh, healthy local food. Now, in an exciting new initiative, The Cooks of Country Markets are selling their products in local community stores, village and farm shops and garden centres. You too can become a Cook for your local Country Market group!
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