Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | July 2005 |
| Updated | July 2007 |
| See more in | Environmental planning |
| Author | Robert Shaw, Sustainable Development Policy Officer, Faber Maunsell |
| Relevance |    |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Climate Change
Purpose
The UK Government now recognises climate change as one of the most pressing problems facing the planet and has set in place strategies and targets to begin tackling it. The town and country planning system is one of the key mechanisms for ensuring that targets are met.
Benefits
The Government’s belief that the planning system will deliver key parts of its climate change programme will mean that this role is likely to become more and more prominent.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
A knowledge builder providing a well balanced overview of the problems which climate change is likely to bring and its relevance to planners. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
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