Preserving Germany's Cultural Heritage

This latest RICS FiBRE focuses on the legislation in place to preserve Germany's cultural heritage.

European Parliament fights illegal construction
On 4 September 2007, the European Parliament (EP) has adopted a resolution on natural disasters, following the devastating effects of the forest fires in Greece and the floodings in the UK.

Water, water, everywhere!  

Sustainable water usage and the ongoing issues of future clean water sources, surface drainage and flooding are high on the political and economic agendas of both the UK government and the EU commission.

Guiding Principles for Public-Private Collaboration for Humanitarian Action

In response to increased interest shown by the private sector in supporting humanitarian operations worldwide, the World Economic Forum and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) have devised a set of principles.