Recent News & Press

WOBO is pleased to remind Non-Governmental Organisations of the opportunity to make written submissions by 31st August 2022. The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) will hold consultations with organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC to discuss questions of interest to the Committee or to the...

WOBO welcomes the promotion of “green projects”, research and development. One of Saudi Arabia’s largest greentech specialists and manufacturing firms has outlined plans to invest billions in UK green infrastructure projects, with a £1bn sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) plant currently in the design phase. Read more...

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for a sample of developments taking place. Going Beyond Net-Zero: How Reducing Your Carbon Emissions Can Take You to Carbon-Negative Many modern companies and individuals are concerned about the effects of industry on climate health. Throughout history, people have burned fossil...

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks IFSEC GLOBAL and Ron Alalouff for an external paper on developments taking place in England. Ron Alalouff examines some of the draft conduct provisions for building control approvers and inspectors that have been published by the Building Safety Regulator. The...

WOBO recognises the need for the management of asbestos within the built environment and the action taken by the HSE, England. HSE inspectors to assess the management of asbestos in schools What is happening? HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections to primary...

WOBO is pleased for the success of the Urban Forum held in Katowice, Poland 2022 and to make you aware of the opportunity to bid for and host the forum scheduled for 2026. Write to us at unhabitat-wuf@un.org WUF13 is open for expression of interest for...

WOBO thanks Shelter for the opportunity for members to review the activities taking place. Do you want your picture to be on the cover of Shelter Projects? The Shelter Projects Photo Competition 2022 is now live! How can we capture the essence of a shelter project in...

WOBO emphasises the need for safety and working below ground level. Did You Know? Trenching fatalities increased at an alarming rate during the first half of 2022, surpassing last year’s total by 68%. In response, Assistant Secretary of Labor Doug Parker is taking more extreme measures to...

WOBO appreciates the support and updates provided by OSHA. Did You Know? OSHA encourages employers and workers to commit to workplace safety and health during Safe + Sound Week, August 15-21. Register now to participate in this nationwide event that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and...