Head of Built Environment @ihrb. Chair of trustees at @london_cycling. Helping create fairer, healthier cities. Views are my own.
London, England
Joined April 2012
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The car lobby seems keen on portraying the war on cars as a class war. I don't disagree...
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Am doing a new and somewhat scary thing
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🚲 Join the @London_Cycling Campaign's Board!
We're looking for 2 new trustees—no board experience needed! We encourage women, younger people, & underrepresented groups to apply. Help shape a safer, greener London 🚲🌍
Apply here 👉 lcc.org.uk/board/
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We're hiring a new programme manager!
Apply today if you:
🇪🇸 Are based in or near Spain
🏗 Have a deep understanding of the #builtenvironment sector and
💡 Have a strong track record of influencing policy within biz and/or govt.
Learn more ➡️ ihrb.teamtailor.com/jobs/476…
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In the article below, IHRB's @GiulioFerrini warns against #renovictions. He says they are "particularly egregious when renovations are funded through public subsidies", because it means that public funds are transferred into the pockets of landlords, while displacing tenants.
One of the main arguments for shifting to a #decarbonisedeconomy is to help those that are unable to effectively warm homes or cook meals for fear of high energy bills. Read more by downloading the app: iPhone apps.apple.com/us/app/foresi… or Android play.google.com/store/apps/d….
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The shortage of affordable housing in the EU means that building eco retrofits may inadvertently increase financial burdens on renters and homeowners, fuelling a 'greenlash' that is feeding into Europe’s already divisive politics.
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🌇 For truly #sustainablecities, we must protect the vulnerable and leave no one behind.
In his new blog, @ihrb's @GiulioFerrini shares insights on the importance of #humanrights in advancing #justransitions in the #builtenvironment.
Read the full blog👉 bit.ly/45e89XS
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In a new article for @WRIRossCities, IHRB's @GiulioFerrini makes a case for why green policies must be grounded in #humanrights when it comes advancing #justransitions in the #builtenvironment.
Read the commentary: thecityfix.com/blog/advancin…
Incredibly disappointing to see my favourite podcast @99piorg sell out to @Lexus and let it promote their latest SUV
A show that has highlighted the automotive industry’s damage in cities becoming a platform for the latest oversized child & planet killer 😢@romanmars
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💡 What might fairer, greener cities of the future look like?
Artists in Copenhagen, Jakarta, Lagos, Lisbon, Melbourne, and Prague to bring to life findings from 'visioning' workshops with residents, policy-makers, and businesses in each city ➡️ ihrb.org/focus-areas/built-e…
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🏗️ Download #ICLEI and @ihrb's new #CityToolkit for local governments! It highlights 6 key tools to achieve #decarbonization in the #BuiltEnvironment while ensuring a #greentransition based on human rights. With practical policies and 30+ city examples!
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We are looking for THREE trustees to join the @London_Cycling board!
I know it can be quite daunting, so super happy to chat to anyone who’s interested.
Can share what it’s like, examples of past manifestos, help find members who will nominate you, etc
Deadline 6 November
In the charity sector, 92% of trustees are white & only 3% are under 30. Can you help change this for @london_cycling & make your city better? Deadline Monday 6 November lcc.org.uk/board/#Board-Elec…
Fascinating @99piorg episode on road construction in the US in the 70s
Francis Sargent, a Republican governor, decided to axe a proposed inner city ring road in Boston. Today, it’s a public transport route
Quotes to inspire @RishiSunak
99percentinvisible.org/episo…
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@IslingtonLabour Council is set to buy back 410 ex-council homes formerly sold under right to buy scheme. This will be the highest number of homes being bought back in London and UK!!
An incredible achievement @UnaOHalloran 🏡🏠 labourlist.org/2023/10/islin…
Looking for students in Copenhagen, Jakarta, Prague, Lagos, Lisbon & Melbourne to create an art piece showing how the city can become greener, healthier and fairer
You will be compensated for your work (£750) which will be showcased at COP28
Apply here ihrb.org/uploads/application…
Sign up for this tomorrow
We will be launching our City Toolkit, produced with @ICLEI, which highlights how local governments can ensure built environment climate action is inclusive and leaves no one behind
Should be a cracker!
IHRB's @avfidalgo will moderate the conversation on the decarbonisation of residential buildings as a key to meeting climate goals; local government policy tools for climate and social equity alignment + more at #daringcities! Join by registering today ➡️ daringcities.org/etn/sustain…
Passionate about cities, climate & social justice? We are recruiting for 3 exciting roles at @ihrb
- Short-term researchers (30-45 days, £10-15,000) in Athens & Valparaiso
- Maternity cover (6 months, £47-57,000, fully remote) leading our work in Europe
ihrb.org/recruitment
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We're looking for a consultant to research #climateaction in #Athens & #Valparaiso's #builtenvironment. This role is part of our project to ensure decarbonisation and resilience efforts in cities respect #humanrights. Learn more & apply ➡️ ihrb.org/recruitment/ - #nowhiring
