WM Net Zero-Project Launch
This event is for academics, policy-makers, practitioners, industry professionals, NGO representatives, and all those interested in net zero policies and their implications for the West Midlands. Led by the University of Birmingham, in partnership with external organisations and local authorities, WM Net Zero aims to revolutionise regional climate policies with a health-centred approach.The project integrates health considerations …
2024 Clean Air Conference. “Analysis & Solutions: Responding to the Clean Air Challenge”
Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre 53 Edgbaston Park Rd, Birmingham, BirminghamWe are pleased to announce that the programme for the upcoming UK Clean Air Conference has been released. This event will convene researchers, funders, policymakers, industry leaders, and non-profit organisations to collaboratively address the challenges associated with air quality. Several researchers from the WM-Net Zero initiative will be presenting their contributions to the field of …
WM-Net Zero Away Day Success!
The WM-Net Zero team successfully held its Away Day at Hogarths Stone Manor, Worcestershire. Over two days, members collaborated on key project objectives, discussed challenges and opportunities across areas such as housing policy, transport, and public involvement, and developed a clear pathway for delivering meaningful impacts on air quality, health, and climate targets. Through structured …
SHAPING HEALTHY CITIES
1,100 Lung Cancer Cases Per Year Caused by Air Pollution—Join the Discussion! Research highlights a serious public health concern: air pollution is responsible for 1,100 cases of lung cancer annually in the UK. This raises urgent questions about how we can reduce air pollution exposure in our cities. To explore this issue further, join the …