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Gavin Elliot, MACF

Q&A: Manchester: A Certain Future

In Energy, Living and Society on 16.02.2015
Contributed by Clare Wiley

Manchester: A Certain Future is the city’s recognition of climate change, and a commitment to take collaborative action. Clare Wiley speaks to Gavin Elliot, chair of the MACF steering group

Q&A: Manchester Art Gallery

In Buildings, Culture and Energy on 11.02.2015
Contributed by Clare Wiley

This year, Manchester Art Gallery has been longlisted for the Ashden Awards, which recognise organisations that promote sustainable energy. Here, Clare Wiley speaks to Amanda Wallace and Catriona Morgan, who are responsible for the gallery’s sustainability strategy.

Naomi Klein

Hope, not fate: interview with Naomi Klein

In Economy, Energy and Society on 02.02.2015
Contributed by Kevin Gopal

Time is running out if we’re to avoid catastrophic climate change. But Naomi Klein says that a total overhaul of capitalism might just give us a chance. Interview by Kevin Gopal, editor of the Big Issue in the North.

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Join Our Editorial Panel!

In Energy, Living and Society on 29.01.2015
Contributed by Grace Fleming

Calling all sustainability supporters and aspiring editorial masterminds! We are looking for individuals to join our Platform Editorial Panel to assist us in some creative thinking and idea generation regarding new events and editorial opportunities. Most importantly, we want people who are enthusiastic about shaping the future of sustainability.

Future climate in focus as 2014 sets new record temperature

In Buildings, Economy, Energy and Green & blue spaces on 17.01.2015
Contributed by Steve Connor

As news breaks of another record-setting year for the global climate, what does the climate shift mean for our towns and cities? A ‘Future Climate Forum’ in February will be looking for some answers.

BDP Office Manchester

Tell Us Manchester!

In Energy, Living and Society on 12.01.2015
Contributed by Joel Loutfi

On the 10th December 2014, BDP played host to a flagship event, which saw eight representatives present their diverse range of eco-projects within and around Manchester.

'Man Approaching Footbridge' by Flickr user Helen M Bushe

ESTA leaves legacy for Local Enterprise Partnerships

In Economy, Energy and Society on 09.01.2015
Contributed by Todd Holden

The Environmental Sustainability Technical Assistance (ESTA) project closed in December 2014.

Carbon Coop house

Deep retrofit comes to Greater Manchester...

In Buildings, Energy and Society on 18.12.2014
Contributed by Jonathan Atkinson

Jonathan Atkinson profiles how Carbon Coop members are benefiting from large-scale home energy improvements through retrofitting measures.

City of Wuhan taken by Flickr user ChaChaWei published under a Creative Commons license

Smart cities and a working week in Wuhan

In Buildings, Economy and Energy on 15.12.2014
Contributed by Steve Connor

Greater Manchester businesses with a possible part to play in ‘smart city solutions’ are being offered the chance to join a partnership project with Manchester’s sister city, Wuhan in Central China.

Neil Swannick at the Committee of the Regions, Brussels

Q&A: Neil Swannick, Greater Manchester Low Carbon Hub Energy Group

In Energy and Health on 01.12.2014
Contributed by Clare Wiley

Neil Swannick is Chair of the Greater Manchester Low Carbon Hub’s Energy Group. Clare Wiley meets him to discuss the future of energy and why we should be taking our cues from Austria.

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