Recent News & Press

WOBO acknowledges the work of Rockwool in updating professionals in respect of insulation and its role in terms of sound, insulation and fire performance. The new version recognises new legislation in Scotland which bans the use of combustible materials within cladding systems applied to the...

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for the updates relating to energy use and sustainability. If you’re looking for a new vehicle, it might be time to consider an electric model. These are environmentally responsible alternatives to cars that use fossil fuels and represent a significant step...

WOBO is pleased to announce that WOBO President Paul Myers has joined the group as an advisor in respect of Sustainability and Environmental Management in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Subject: Invitation of President of WOBO to join WISDP of UNESCO HK Dear...

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...