The Code Council Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Municipality

WOBO recognises the work of ICC and the Dubai Municipality. As a result of a long-standing collaboration between the Code Council and Dubai Municipality, the two organizations signed a MoU to promote innovative construction practices in the MENA region. DM has been working to create...

United Nations: Virtual Information Session – NGOs in Consultative Status with ECOSOC

WOBO, as part of its work with the United Nations, is pleased to provide an update and links for information. Virtual Information Session for the NGOs in Consultative Status with ECOSOC (20 March 2023) You are able to access the recorded version of the event...

edie News

WOBO thanks “edie” News for the links to Global activity. Global solar investments outpace oil and gas for first time Investments into solar look set to exceed that of oil production for the first time ever, with more than $1.7trn set to be funnelled into...

Australian Building Codes Board – May Update

WOBO thanks the ABCB for the development opportunities made available to WOBO members and fellow professionals. This month NCC 2022 was adopted with many changes coming into effect as of 1 May. Further changes will be applicable from 1 October as part of the transition...

Renewable Energy Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for a reflection on global activity. Philippines’ renewable energy sector accelerates as country aims for 35% renewables by 2030 According to a Philippines Insight Report released by the Energy Industries Council (EIC), the Philippines is ramping up its adoption of renewable...

edie News Update

WOBO thanks edie for their links to development activities. Water ‘batteries’ and AI for algae: Ofwat allocates £40m green innovation funding Ofwat will allocate millions of pounds to 16 new sustainable innovation projects, including the UK’s first full-scale carbon-neutral wastewater works and a network of...

Master of Science in Photovoltaic Solar Energy (IES-UPM)

Photovoltaic – development opportunity. KEY FEATURES OF OUR PROGRAM Master of Science from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Evening schedule from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Bilingual program taught in Spanish and English   International studentship   Attendance-based learning with a hands-on approach   60 ECTS – 1 year (September 2023 to July 2024)   Limited to 35 students   Program running for over a decade that has graduated students from over 20 different countries  Learn more…...

Energy Updates

Research and key developments are in focus. Researchers Discover Way to Simultaneously Produce Hydrogen and Purify Water University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how the world generates power and purifies water. When placed in any type of water and...

UK: Energy Updates

Energy and resources are a key focus on technology and action. House of Lords adds renewable energy clauses to UK Government’s Energy Bill Two clauses added by the House of Lords to the Government’s Energy Bill mean households and businesses can become customers of community-led...

Fire Safety Matters

Industry must be responsible for its actions! “Severe consequences” face cladding companies who refuse to pay for remediation SHAREHOLDERS IN three cladding companies whose “shocking practices” were uncovered in evidence heard at the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have been warned by the Government that the manufacturers...

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