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Global efforts to fight hunger and feed the planet in a sustainable way
Commissioner Phil Hogan shares his remarks on World Food Day 2018 at the Civil Dialogue Group Discussion - Global Food Security, Sustainable Development and Relations with Africa on 16th October 2018, where he charts global efforts to fight hunger and feed the planet in a sustainable way
Bridging the gender pay gap in the UK
The latest data by the Office for National Statistics has found that, while the gender pay gap in the UK has fallen to its lowest ever level at 8.6%, the average woman in the workplace still earn less than the average man with the gap even wider for women aged over 40 with 12.8%
Experts say radiotherapy is ‘undervalued’ and ‘needs greater investment’
A new report by the Marie Curie Legacy campaign suggests at least a quarter of cancer patients in Europe who need radiotherapy don't receive it.
Recommendations for a more socially sustainable Europe
The EUROCITIES Social Affairs Forum met on 23-24 October 2018 in Stuttgart to discuss ‘Anchoring the Sustainable Development Goals to achieve Social Rights for All’
The environment: Clean water is life, health, food, leisure and energy
Hans Bruyninckx, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA) argues that clean water is life itself, but also our health, food, leisure and energy
100% zero energy – Zero Emission Methodology for Active House City Areas of the...
Peder Vejsig Pedersen, senior advisor at Kuben Management A/S, discusses implementation of 100% zero energy building standards, for implementation withnew and existing buildings
Coal Authority highlights green initiatives from Britain’s coal mines
To welcome Green GB Week, the Coal Authority has shown how its award-winning approach to delivering sustainable solutions has come from Britain’s coal mining legacy.
The benefits of ergonomic furniture on both physical and mental wellbeing
A recent report by Digby Brown Solicitors revealed that a large proportion of the 600,000 or so workplace injuries recorded every year in the UK, can be rooted back to outdated and unsafe office furniture
Climate experts advise government on net zero emissions target
Climate experts will advise the government on whether the UK should set a date for a net zero emissions target as the first ever Green GB & NI week launches
EU may cease accepting Part-66 Engineering licenses post-Brexit
Recently the UK government warned that the European Aviation Safety Agency may cease accepting UK aircraft engineering licenses after the official Brexit deadline. This could impact how employable UK engineering graduates are, as well as damage the economy
Finland: A higher level of ambition in climate policy is needed
Markku Ollikainen, Professor of Environmental and Resource Economics at the University of Helsinki’s Department of Economics and Management details why a higher level of ambition in climate policy is greatly needed in Finland
Blockchain in manufacturing: The perfect match
The expertise of a thought leader on blockchain in the enterprise, Sadiq Quasim, Director from Loyakk Ltd is profiled here, as well as the important role of blockchain in manufacturing today
The promotion of resilience as a communication challenge
People succeeding in acting adaptively under extreme stress or unfavorable conditions have considerably higher chances to sustainably stay healthy.
Ensuring optimum estate security management
Justin Freeman, the Technical Manager of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), offers some useful advice in order to keep your estate security at its peak.
A balanced approach to the global challenge of dementia
Dr Yves Joanette, Scientific Director at the CIHR Institute of Aging argues for a balanced approach when it comes to their collaboration-based approach to face the challenge of dementia
Rett syndrome: Research on severe neurodevelopmental disorders
Jennifer J. McComas from the University of Minnesota discusses the current evidence for communication intervention for individuals with Rett syndrome
Why thousands of people with asthma could be missing out on life-changing treatment
Asthma UK’s recent report explores the barriers to life-changing treatment for people with uncontrolled asthma, as Joe Farrington-Douglas, Head of Policy and External Affairs at Asthma UK explains.
The rise of smart boroughs – London’s connected future
Findings from London and Partners found that the capital’s tech firms raised a staggering £2.45 billion and accounted for almost 80% of all UK venture capital tech spending in 2017
Addressing hearing loss could reduce the risk of Dementia
In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day, hearing aid provider, Oticon, explains why successfully addressing hearing loss could reduce the risk of early on-set dementia
Neurodegenerative disorders in the U.S.
The vital work of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) and The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) are explored here by Open Access Government, with a special focus on neurodegenerative disorders.
