Eight experts from across Europe have been invited to join an advisory group which will be making reform recommendations to the Greek government. Pedro Martins, Professor of Applied Economics at the School of Business and Management, is one of the members of the advisory group.
The emphasis on net-zero carbon emissions in recent years has forced all organisations to take a hard look at their operations. But the complexities can make it tricky to know where to start.
There have been phases of activity when it comes to global and national climate action, dating back to the 1980s. However, until recently, it never resulted in the action and impetus needed for organisations to make real change, and recognise their essential role in combating climate change.
Earth Day 1991 seemed to be a turning point, with major global leaders behind it. But businesses set to lose the most from climate change were quick to act, slowing down progress. The Kyoto Protocol in 1997 was a big milestone, and things started to progress in the 2000s, peaking in 2007, but the financial crisis stopped it in its tracks for the best part of a decade.
A council has had to upgrade its software after the personal information of residents was accidentally leaked in an email. The data breach occurred when Watford Borough Council sent an email to Caroline Kearns, a campaigner against new parking permit hours being introduced into Callowland early next year. The email, which had been regarding the scheme, contained a document that was supposed to have redacted personal information on it. This included names, addresses, the way people voted on the new scheme in a consultation and the comments people made about it, Ms Kearns said. After receiving the email, Ms Kearns forwarded it onto around 120 other people who it concerned - the redacted information had not been visible at the time.