Sustainable Development
This section contains useful links to other sustainable related Websites. All the links will open up a new browser window.
Regional Organisations
www.bristol-city.gov.uk/create
CREATE - Bristol's unique Environment Centre
Government Office for the South West
Government Office for the South West - representing central government in the region
www.greatwesternenterprise.co.uk/rrp.htm
Wiltshire and Swindon Rural Regeneration Partnership - co-ordinates and guides the economic, social and environmental regeneration and to encourage the sustainability of village communities in Wiltshire and Swindon.
Horizon South West
A network of environmental business support organisations covering the South West region of the UK
Our South West
Our South West – portal for sustainability information in South West region
www.regensw.co.uk/
The renewable energy agency for the South West
South West Regional Development Agency
South West Regional Development Agency
South West Regional Observatory
South West Regional Observatory - for a wide range of data and information eg skills and learning, environment, public health
Sustainability South West
Sustainability South West
Waste in Wiltshire
Community Recycling and Economic Development (CRED) Programme and the Wiltshire Waste Partnership
National Organisations
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
How to get involved in voluntary practical conservation work
Centre for Sustainable Energy
Sustainable energy solutions for individuals, communities and local authorities
Common Ground
Common Ground is internationally recognised for playing a unique role in the arts and environmental fields, distinguished by the linking of nature with culture, focussing upon the positive investment people can make in their own localities, championing popular democratic involvement, and by inspiring celebration as a starting point for action to improve the quality of our everyday places.
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/sustainable
Department of Environment , Food and Rural Affairs sustainable development pages
ENCAMS
ENCAMS - the charity which runs the Keep Britain Tidy Campaign
Energy21
Energy 21
Energy Saving Trust
Energy efficiency advice eg grants, energy saving products, home insulation, moving house, generating your own energy - Biomass; Ground source heat pumps; Small scale hydro; Small scale wind; Solar photovoltaic; and Solar water heating.
Environment Agency
Information on air, water and land quality plus flooding, waste and conservation
Envolve
Envolve is a registered charity that works with schools, community, groups, youth groups, businesses and individuals on projects that touch people's lives as well as benefiting the environment.
Facilitators Learning Network
Facilitators Learning Network
Fairtrade Foundation
Information on ethically traded food such as tea, coffee and chocolate
Farmers Markets
Links to all current farmers markets in the country
Forum for the Future
Forum for the Future is a sustainable development charity. They promote sustainable development and educate different groups in sustainable development, in order to accelerate the building of a sustainable way of life, taking a positive solutions-oriented approach.
Foundation for Local Food Initiatives
Funded by DETR to develop a national food directory, report and conference. Good links to other local food sites
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth inspires solutions to environmental problems which make life better for people.
Global Action Plan
Runs Action at Home, Work and School programmes to encourage people to reduce water, waste and fuel use
Green Directory
Contains green contacts, products and services, details about environmental careers and short courses in UK, Europe and worldwide
Groundwork
Groundwork is a leading environmental regeneration charity making sustainable development a reality in communities in the UK which are in need of investment and support.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.
Lets Recycle
Information on recycling and waste management
National Biodiversity Network
Links to biodiversity information at local and national levels. Supported by NERC, RSPB, wildlife trusts
Naturenet
Information on countryside and nature conservation
New Opportunities Fund
Details of Green spaces and sustainable communities funds
OFWAT
Office of Water Services
Sustrans
Promote cycling and national cycle routes
Sustainable Development
UK Government Sustainable Development site
Sustainable Development Commission
Sustainable Development Commission – government sponsored think tank on sustainability issues
Sustainable Development Research Network
Sustainable Development Research Network
UK Climate Impacts Programme
UK Climate Impacts Programme
Waste and Resources Action Programme
Information about markets for recycled products, waste minimisation and re-use
Wildlife Trusts
National site with links to county wildlife trust sites
Regional Organisations
www.bristol-city.gov.uk/create
CREATE - Bristol's unique Environment Centre
Government Office for the South West
Government Office for the South West - representing central government in the region
www.greatwesternenterprise.co.uk/rrp.htm
Wiltshire and Swindon Rural Regeneration Partnership - co-ordinates and guides the economic, social and environmental regeneration and to encourage the sustainability of village communities in Wiltshire and Swindon.
Horizon South West
A network of environmental business support organisations covering the South West region of the UK
Our South West
Our South West – portal for sustainability information in South West region
www.regensw.co.uk/
The renewable energy agency for the South West
South West Regional Development Agency
South West Regional Development Agency
South West Regional Observatory
South West Regional Observatory - for a wide range of data and information eg skills and learning, environment, public health
Sustainability South West
Sustainability South West
Waste in Wiltshire
Community Recycling and Economic Development (CRED) Programme and the Wiltshire Waste Partnership
National Organisations
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
How to get involved in voluntary practical conservation work
Centre for Sustainable Energy
Sustainable energy solutions for individuals, communities and local authorities
Common Ground
Common Ground is internationally recognised for playing a unique role in the arts and environmental fields, distinguished by the linking of nature with culture, focussing upon the positive investment people can make in their own localities, championing popular democratic involvement, and by inspiring celebration as a starting point for action to improve the quality of our everyday places.
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/sustainable
Department of Environment , Food and Rural Affairs sustainable development pages
ENCAMS
ENCAMS - the charity which runs the Keep Britain Tidy Campaign
Energy21
Energy 21
Energy Saving Trust
Energy efficiency advice eg grants, energy saving products, home insulation, moving house, generating your own energy - Biomass; Ground source heat pumps; Small scale hydro; Small scale wind; Solar photovoltaic; and Solar water heating.
Environment Agency
Information on air, water and land quality plus flooding, waste and conservation
Envolve
Envolve is a registered charity that works with schools, community, groups, youth groups, businesses and individuals on projects that touch people's lives as well as benefiting the environment.
Facilitators Learning Network
Facilitators Learning Network
Fairtrade Foundation
Information on ethically traded food such as tea, coffee and chocolate
Farmers Markets
Links to all current farmers markets in the country
Forum for the Future
Forum for the Future is a sustainable development charity. They promote sustainable development and educate different groups in sustainable development, in order to accelerate the building of a sustainable way of life, taking a positive solutions-oriented approach.
Foundation for Local Food Initiatives
Funded by DETR to develop a national food directory, report and conference. Good links to other local food sites
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth inspires solutions to environmental problems which make life better for people.
Global Action Plan
Runs Action at Home, Work and School programmes to encourage people to reduce water, waste and fuel use
Green Directory
Contains green contacts, products and services, details about environmental careers and short courses in UK, Europe and worldwide
Groundwork
Groundwork is a leading environmental regeneration charity making sustainable development a reality in communities in the UK which are in need of investment and support.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.
Lets Recycle
Information on recycling and waste management
National Biodiversity Network
Links to biodiversity information at local and national levels. Supported by NERC, RSPB, wildlife trusts
Naturenet
Information on countryside and nature conservation
New Opportunities Fund
Details of Green spaces and sustainable communities funds
OFWAT
Office of Water Services
Sustrans
Promote cycling and national cycle routes
Sustainable Development
UK Government Sustainable Development site
Sustainable Development Commission
Sustainable Development Commission – government sponsored think tank on sustainability issues
Sustainable Development Research Network
Sustainable Development Research Network
UK Climate Impacts Programme
UK Climate Impacts Programme
Waste and Resources Action Programme
Information about markets for recycled products, waste minimisation and re-use
Wildlife Trusts
National site with links to county wildlife trust sites
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