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Aether provided representatives from Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan) who were visiting the UK on a study tour with an introduction to air quality management.

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Aether staff delivered a workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on the fundamentals of MRV and GHG inventories.

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Inconsistent GHG emission data in investment reporting stems from undervalued resources, practitioner bias, and confusion over emission ownership, highlighting the urgent need for robust institutional frameworks to enhance accuracy and comparability for effective climate action.

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The UK's planning system needs a more adaptive approach within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to effectively address climate change and achieve net zero goals. Without significant reform, it risks continuing to undermine climate efforts and fail to protect communities from extreme weather.

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Communicating harm from greenhouse gas emissions is critical to the debate needed for decisions on major development and infrastructure projects. The 20th June 2024 Supreme Court of Justice decision creates a clean slate to move forward on the need for better evidence on the significance of environmental harm caused by greenhouse gas pollution.

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Aether's air quality team has been providing consultancy services across the UK. Recent projects include EIAs for residential and mixed-use developments in Somerset, ensuring compliance with air quality objectives through dispersion modelling, and advising on ventilation strategies for a redevelopment project in Westminster.

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A newly released briefing by the European Environment Agency (EEA) on the climate change mitigation benefits of circular economy and waste sector policies and measures features a technical report led by Aether, which explores the implementation of European waste policy and the linkages to other reporting sectors.

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In response to the The Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) by Lee Rowley, this piece explores the role of the local plan in Net Zero strategy making and the opportunity presented to take a whole systems thinking approach to carbon emissions to solve the restriction of the viability model on local energy efficiency standards.

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How can we shift societal norms, redefine success, and break the cycle of "conspicuous" consumption to engender revolutionary change that addresses environmental inequalities?

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Aether’s Melanie Hobson worked with the Asian Development Bank to undertake consultation and provide capacity building on MRV and GHG inventory compilation in October 2023.

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Aether’s Melanie Hobson worked with the Asian Development Bank to undertake consultation and provide capacity building on MRV to Lao PDR in August 2023.

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Aether provided greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions inventory training to Federal and Emirate level and private sector organisations in the United Arab Emirates.

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“ From their winning bid to final delivery, Aether's work with North Norfolk District Council was positive and thorough. They brought a clear understanding of the challenges local authorities face regarding carbon emissions and quickly understood the unique nature of the Coastwise project. Communication was effective, and the outcomes combined a depth of research with real-world utility for the council's activities around carbon emissions and mitigation. ”

Alastair Zangs, North Norfolk District Council

“ We have been collaborating with Aether for several years, and our projects have greatly benefited from it. Aether staff are very knowledgeable, professional and flexible - and last but not least, very friendly and a pleasure to work with. ”

Umhverfisstofnun, Environment Agency of Iceland

“ The Aether team were a joy to work with and I would recommend the consultancy - the service provided throughout the process was exceptional. ”

Clare Bayley, Defra

“ We have worked with Aether since 2019 to baseline, and subsequently update, our council and borough greenhouse gas inventories. It is a pleasure working with Aether’s professional, responsive, collaborative and helpful team. ”

Merton Council

“ Chris was excellent to work with and always very pro active in making suggestions, taking work forward and applying his considerable technical knowledge in effective ways. ”

Robert Vaughan, Defra Air Quality Team

“ The Aether team were a joy to work with and I would recommend the consultancy - the service provided throughout the process was exceptional. Where there were problems, they provided solutions. The team were working to very short time scales but were able to deliver a high quality piece of work within the specified time frame. ”

Sefton Council – for the Merseyside Atmospheric Emissions Inventory

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