UN HABITAT – World Urban Forum 12

WOBO, as part of its role within UN Habitat, is pleased to report on the World Urban Forum 12. WUF12 kicked off in Cairo with record-breaking attendance!  Over 37,000 participants are gathering under the theme “It all starts at home: Local actions for sustainable cities...

Create Digital Research and News Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by Create Digital in relation to research and developments taking place. A cheaper, cleaner and faster power system The company behind a marine plug-in hybrid power system says it could offer the maritime industry both financial and environmental gains. The...

Renewable Energy Updates

WOBO fully recognises the need to maximise the energy sources available and thanks renewable energy for a sample of developments taking place within the global setting. Research Shows Energy Efficiency Has Become Decisive Factor In Electric Motor Choice New research by ABB, in collaboration with...

Health and Safety Updates

WOBO appreciated the support and information provided by Health and Safety Matters. Two-thirds of employees stressed by work WORK IS the third biggest cause of stress for UK employees, after lack of sleep and money worries, according to new research. Over two-thirds (70%) of the...

WSSET: Call for Papers: Launch of Green Technology and Innovation

WOBO is pleased to recognise the work of WSSET and the opportunity for WOBO members and fellow professionals to participate. We are excited to announce the launch of a new journal by the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (WSSET): Green Technology and Innovation. You can...

ICC Conference 2024 and WOBO Participation

  WOBO had the privilege of participating in the International Code Council’s 30th Anniversary meeting in Long Beach, California, U.S.A. WOBO President Paul Myers presented with Mr. Kimberly Lovegrove, Chair of the International Building Quality Centre (IBQC) on “Building Regulation, Public Safety, and the Importance...

Articles and News Items

WOBO is pleased to provide a series of articles relating to construction and the built environment alongside incidents occurring during those processes. The floods aren’t coming. They’re already here. Heavy rain and flooding is not normally associated with the Arabian Peninsula. Think of Bahrain or...

SHP – Articles and News Items

WOBO is pleased to provide a range of articles and links from SHP. Global manifesto aims to support safety in developing countries The Global Initiative for Industrial Safety has published a manifesto it says can “take a significant step towards addressing emerging and long-standing safety...

International Code Council Updates

WOBO appreciates the links and information provided by the International Code Council (ICC). Exploring the Progress in U.S. Hydrogen Hub Development National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, celebrated on October 8, 2024, highlights the importance of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in promoting clean energy...

Sustainable and Energy Updates

WOBO was pleased to receive updates in respect of sustainability and energy. Carlos Márquez | ATA Insights – INDUSTRY NEWS: Morocco Aims to Lead Green Hydrogen Revolution with 30,000 New Jobs Read more  Battery Breakthrough: Turning Food Waste into Energy Storage. Additional info Boeing sustainability chief says SAFs...

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