WBEF Newsletter – September 2024
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Our September edition explores the future of office spaces worldwide. Our upcoming exclusive webinars will discuss funding net zero neighbourhoods in the Global South and analyse how to ensure a more equitable housing supply. We also take a closer look at climate change and ask: why has a virus sparked a commitment to addressing sustainability?
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Is hybrid working here to stay?
Based on the insights from the RICS Q1 2024 Global Commercial Property Monitor, a recent WBEF webinar led by RICS chief economist Simon Rubinsohn , welcomed industry experts Tarrant Parsons , Catherine He , Jens Boehnlein MRICS , Katrina Kostic Samen , and Colm Lauder to explore the future of office spaces in an increasingly hybrid world.
The panel examined market trends, including office occupancy, rental rates, and vacancy levels, highlighting the shifting dynamics within the industry. The discussion also covered the evolving role of AI and what the future may hold for office environments.
As hybrid working reshapes how we work, with increased attention on employee well-being and sustainability, is the traditional office losing its relevance?
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How can we attract private investment for net zero neighbourhoods in the Global South?
The UK's Net Zero Neighbourhoods initiative aims to turn local net-zero projects into compelling investment opportunities by achieving scale and providing long-term certainty to investors. Could such a programme be utilised by cities and neighbourhoods in India, countries in Africa or in Asia Pacific? What specific challenges might arise in these regions, and how could they be addressed?
On 18 September, join our webinar where our expert panellists Sandeep Bhattacharya , Dr Timothy Afful-Koomson, PhD and Alexander Ablaza will gather to analyse, alongside Steve Turner , if similar schemes can be successfully replicated in other cities in sub-Saharan Africa, Philippines and India.
How can the housing sector leverage change in 2024 and beyond?
Providing adequate housing across all tenures is a challenge faced by many markets globally. The post-Covid era has introduced shifting work and lifestyle patterns, and a subdued macroeconomic environment, presenting both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders at every level. Among the most significant obstacles to housing delivery are limited access to land and insufficient financing, underscoring the need for new interventions, policies, or initiatives to accelerate progress.
On 2 October, our panel including David Fell , Oliver Knight , Roman Heidrich MRICS , Ingrid Neugebauer, MRICS , led by Simon Rubinsohn , will explore the strategies and innovations that are successfully driving change to ensure a more sustainable housing supply. The discussion will also consider how these approaches, especially amid shifts in political leadership, are likely to shape the future of the sector.
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Shaping a sustainable future: The built and natural environment’s journey
On 5 December, RICS invites you to the annual global digital conference focused on advancing the sustainability agenda within the sector. The event will feature a series of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and specialised sessions, all aligned with RICS' vision for a sustainable built and natural environment.
Some of our confirmed speakers and global experts Ashwinder R Singh , Bhavya Kukrety , Sarah Ratcliffe , and Sam Chandan will provide the latest trends in environmental, social, economic, and governance dimensions of sustainability.
Participants will engage in discussions on practical strategies for integrating these practices across the industry.
The event will conclude with a call to action, equipping attendees with the knowledge, tools, and partnerships necessary to foster effective collaboration.
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