WBEF Newsletter – June 2024
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In the June edition, we introduce extracts from Net Zero City, exploring how cities can address the climate emergency. Join our upcoming webinars on global housing market trends and the UK’s net zero neighbourhoods initiative. We also delve into alternative dispute resolution amidst rising construction costs in the Asia Pacific region and analyse managing risks from harmful biases in AI.
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Can we achieve net zero cities within a decade?
Authors of the Net Zero City book, Langdon Morris and Farah Naz FCibse Riba AoU , analyse how cities can achieve net zero by 2032.
In a three-part series collaboration with WBEF, they share a roadmap to help guide critical changes to energy systems.
The articles provide insights into historical and ethical aspects, explore changing attitudes towards climate change, and provide recommendations and examples of successful energy system interventions.
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What are the challenges in attracting private capital to achieve local net zero ambitions?
Moderated by Fabrizio Varriale, PhD , industry leaders Steve Turner , Melanie Leech , and Charlotte Clark will gather to discuss the UK’s net zero neighbourhoods initiative.
On June 12, our experts will analyse why the initiative was launched, the key areas of focus, and the need for private investment alongside financial models, including impact investment.
In partnership with 3Ci (Cities Commission for Climate Investment) , this webinar will offer key insights into the initiative’s potential to transform communities and drive sustainable development, highlighting opportunities for stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to a greener future.
A global discussion on housing markets in 2024 and beyond
The challenge of adequate housing is a familiar issue in many markets around the world.
Coupled with subdued macroeconomic environment, access to land and finance remain among the most pressing barriers, requiring additional interventions, policies, and initiatives to accelerate housing provision.
Join the debate on 02 October with our chief economist Simon Rubinsohn and a panel of experts from UK, Europe and APAC to discuss effective measures and innovations driving change towards a more sustainable housing supply.
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How are professionals dealing with rising construction costs and associated disputes in the Asia Pacific region?
With the risk of disputes on the rise in the Asia Pacific region, alternative dispute resolution methods, like mediation, are gaining traction to resolve conflicts amicably.
In a recent WBEF webinar, our panellists explored how the effective management of construction costs and avoiding disruptive claims is essential for a timely, budget-compliant project completion.
They shared key processes for managing issues, including the effective management of cost escalation, and addressed how a clear understanding of project plans and processes can ease inflationary pressures and reduce overall disputes.
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Who is responsible for managing the harmful impacts of bias in AI?
Despite being a powerful tool, artificial intelligence poses significant risks, with unchecked bias being one of them. As the boundaries of AI expand, the imperative to address bias becomes more pressing.
The future of AI depends on our ability to harness its power, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive future. How can the industry ensure decisions are being made fairly?
Dr Emre Kazim , Reva S. , John Buyers , and Andrew Knight give insight on the types of bias, responsibility, frameworks, and standards, and what the next decade is going to look like when governed by AI capabilities.
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