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CPD accredited SSW sustainability masterclasses

Sustainability Masterclasses - Thursday 24 June, Bristol

01/06/2010 13:39

Two CPD accredited half-day courses from the region’s champion of sustainability – each promoting collaborative, efficient and sustainable working. The masterclasses will provide:• A refresher on sustainability thinking and key issues and an overview of the latest sustainability... more

Sustainability South West Sustainability Now newsletter

OUT NOW! May edition of Sustainability Now - with free cost cutting tool

28/05/2010 11:27

The May 2010 issue of Sustainability Now - Sustainability South West's monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the South West and beyond - is OUT NOW! This issue features: - Leaders must navigate a genuinely sustainable path through the cost cutting - free cost-... more

SustNav

www.SustNav.org.uk is launched!

28/04/2010 22:57

Which way leads to a sustainable future? Sustainability South West launch SustNav - www.SustNav.org.uk.SustNav offers 10 Sustainability Principles to help you to navigate along the best path. The full website is launching soon with free support on sustainability and the BIG issues. But the workplace... more

Sustainability Now April edition

OUT NOW! April edition of Sustainability Now

28/04/2010 22:45

The April 2010 issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the South West and beyond - is OUT NOW! This issue features: * Decision time…on sustainability - Sustainability Now takes a look at the three main party manifestos through the... more

Green Infrastructure Master Class Series - Urban Food and Natural Economy

30/03/2010 14:48

These master classes, hosted by Natural England and Sustainability South West, are an opportunity for all those engaged with the investment and delivery of green infrastructure (GI) across the South West to further explore and share the multi functional benefits that GI provides. Each session... more

SustNav

Which way leads to a sustainable future? Introducing SustNav...

25/03/2010 14:36

Both our financial and natural resources are under increasing pressure – so:Should we focus on reducing inequalities or reducing carbon?Should we invest in improving well being or renewable energy?Should we revive our worker bee population or our employment figures?A sustainable future means all... more

CPD accredited sustainability training

Unspent Budget? Get sustainability training for next year

25/03/2010 14:19

Sustainability South West (SSW), the region’s independent champion body for sustainable development, is offering flexible, CPD accredited Training and Assessment Vouchers. How it works: - We will invoice you for payment in this financial year and you can then use your Voucher to cover the... more

SustNav

OUT NOW! March edition of Sustainability Now

24/03/2010 16:58

The March issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the region and beyond - is OUT NOW! This issue features:• Which way leads to a sustainable future? Introducing SustNav…• Unspent Budget? Get Sustainability Training for Next Year... more

Under Pressure...SSW Annual Conference, 23 March, Bristol

Under Pressure...SSW Annual Conference, 23 March, Bristol

15/03/2010 10:51

Under Pressure…With evermore limited financial and natural resources, how can leaderssupport more socially, environmentally and economically efficient andresilient communities?Sustainability South West Annual Conference23 March 2010, 10.30 – 15.00, The Watershed, Bristol10.00 Registration10... more

Love Sustainability? February edition of Sustainability Now

OUT NOW! February edition of Sustainability Now

12/02/2010 16:26

The February issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the region and beyond - is OUT NOW! This issue features:• LUV sustainability? Carbon is not the only fruit! Editorial looking at how one can ‘romance’ in a sustainable way!&... more

2010 Fair Shares Fair Choice Carbon Card

Claim your free 2010 Carbon Card

12/02/2010 15:41

What is a fair amount of carbon for UK citizens to use? Charity Sustainability South West (SSW) has calculated your ‘climate safe’ and ‘globally fair’ carbon allowance for 2010 - 3.80 tonnes. Free, exclusive ‘Fair Shares, Fair Choice’ carbon cards are available... more

Sustainability Now January edition

OUT NOW! January edition of Sustainability Now

18/01/2010 16:43

The January issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the region and beyond - is OUT NOW! Featuring this month:• New Decade – Next generation - As we move into the second decade of the 21st century, how can our young... more

Planting Places greenspace awards

Planting Places Awards deadline extended to 1 February

18/01/2010 16:33

The 3rd Planting Places awards – recognising greenspaces that are making fantastic contributions to the sustainability of their communities – is open for applications until 5pm 1 February 2010. The awards, coordinated by SSW, are open to applications from any public greenspace... more

2010 Fair Shares Fair Choice Carbon Cards

'CARBONhagen' Cards released

07/12/2009 15:44

As climate change negotiations start in Copenhagen today, everything depends on leaders agreeing a deal on climate change that is both radical and fair. But what is a fair amount of carbon for UK citizens to use? Charity Sustainability South West (SSW) has helpfully calculated your ‘climate... more

Carbon Card

OUT NOW! December issue of Sustainability Now

06/12/2009 17:39

The December issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the region and beyond - is OUT NOW! Featuring this month:- What’s on the cards for Copenhagen? - Fair Shares, Fair Choice exclusive 'Carbonhagen' cards launched!PLUS:-... more

Sustainable Health website launched

Sustainable Health website launched

19/11/2009 14:58

Sustainability South West has launched a new website to support sustainability within the NHS. The website, www.sustainablehealthsw.org.uk, is available to all NHS staff in the South West and beyond.Supported by NHS South West, www.sustainablehealthsw.org.uk is a key part of the Sustainable Health SW... more

Planting Places logo

Planting Places Awards 2010 - open for applications

05/11/2009 14:50

The Planting Places awards – recognising greenspaces that are making fantastic contributions to the sustainability of their communities – will be running for a 3rd year. The awards, coordinated by Sustainability South West, are now open to applications from any public greenspace in... more

Dr Gabriel Scally guest editorial for Sustainability Now

OUT NOW! November issue of Sustainability Now

04/11/2009 17:10

The November issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the region and beyond - is OUT NOW! Featuring this month:- Unhealthy people…Unhealthy planet Guest editorial by Dr Gabriel Scally, Regional Director of Public Health for the South WestPLUS... more

Sustainability South West

Invitation to join Sustainability South West's Board Membership - CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS

13/10/2009 16:14

Please note, applications have now closed. Would you like to contribute to a vibrant cross sector forum of influential thinkers and doers which exchanges ideas and develops projects to support action on sustainability? Would you like the opportunity to make interesting new connections... more

Sustainability Now

OUT NOW! October issue of Sustainability Now

02/10/2009 19:10

The October issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the region and beyond - is OUT NOW! Featuring this month:- If sustainability is the golden compass, can you help us chart the way? SSW is currently recruiting new Board Members - apply... more

CPD certified training Introduction to Sustainability

Introduction to Sustainability CPD accredited training - Last 2009 course dates

01/10/2009 15:56

Introduction to Sustainability: Course Dates 2009 A Continuing Professional Development Certified Course Course dates available: o Tuesday 20th October o Thursday 26th November Time: 10... more

Sustainability Now: Sustainability greater than the sum of its parts

OUT NOW! September issue of Sustainability Now

07/09/2009 23:05

The September issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the region and beyond - is OUT NOW! Featuring this month:Sustainability = a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts Food for Thought: the country’s first food security assessment&... more

SSW has moved

Sustainability South West has moved!

01/08/2009 15:08

Sustainability South West has moved! Please contact SSW using our new address and telephone number: Sustainability South West 3rd Floor Bush House 72 Prince Street BRISTOL BS1 4QD 0117 929 0989 ... more

Sustainability Now August 09

Out Now! August issue of Sustainability Now

31/07/2009 14:49

The August issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the region and beyond - is OUT NOW! Featuring this month:Holiday Reflections - Holidays are not only a time to unwind and refresh but also an all too rare opportunity to reflect. Our critical... more

Sustainability Now food issue

Out Now! July issue of Sustainability Now

01/07/2009 15:34

The July issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin for sustainable development news in the region and beyond - is OUT NOW! Featuring this month: Time to launch a food revolution! - Members and guests of SSW considered “What a truly sustainable food system would be like&... more

New Sustainability Training Opportunity

New Training Opportunity: An introduction to sustainability

05/06/2009 16:44

Sustainability South West is now offering accredited ‘Introduction to Sustainability’ courses for members of Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) and local government officers. The new, half-day course introduces the basics of sustainability and the sustainability appraisal process. The course... more

Sustainability Now

Out Now! June issue of Sustainability Now

01/06/2009 15:25

Issue 23: The June issue of Sustainability Now features:'Mum's the Word' - editorial debating the sustainability implications of having kids Final report now available: Embedding sustainable development post Sub National ReviewNew Training Opportunity: An introduction to sustainabilityDoctors... more

C+ Carbon Positive Awards

Out Now! May issue of Sustainability Now

14/05/2009 16:30

The May issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin from Sustainability South West (SSW), your regional Champion Body for sustainable development - is OUT NOW! This issue features:South West leading the way in low carbon business - Guest editorial with thanks to Simon Hooton... more

C+ Carbon Positive Awards 2009 winners announced!

C+ Carbon Positive Awards 2009 winners announced!

01/05/2009 16:23

Winners announced! 2009 C+ Carbon Positive Awards The winners of the second C+ Carbon Positive Awards have been announced! 10 South West businesses, organisations and communities have been recognised for their proactive and innovative low carbon approach, building on the South West's growing... more

SSW Annual Review

Out Now! April issue of Sustainability Now

07/04/2009 22:11

The April issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin from Sustainability South West (SSW), your regional Champion Body for sustainable development - is OUT NOW! This issue features: Water - the forgotten element in climate change? - Guest editorial from Julian Dennis, Wessex... more

Fair Shares, Fair Choice campaign for fair and safe carbon shares

NEW Fair Shares, Fair Choice website, film and exclusive Carbon Card

14/03/2009 00:38

The campaign for fair and safe carbon shares for everyone, Fair Shares, Fair Choice, has a brand new website - visit www.fairsharesfairchoice.com to add your name to the supporters list; watch a new short film about fair shares and how you can join the campaign and to claim your exclusive, free Carbon... more

Sustainability South West 2009 Annual Conference with Jonathon Porritt

Draft recommendations for embedding sustainable development post SNR available now - Comment by 17 April

03/03/2009 15:25

An integrated approach to planning the future – yes we can! Embedding Sustainable Development into the new government processes and strategy for the South West region.Monday, 2nd March 2009, 9.45am – 3.30pm, The Winter Gardens, Weston-super-MareThis was a free event (thanks to... more

C+ Carbon Positive Awards 2009 are open for applications

C+ Carbon Positive Awards 2009 HURRY! APPLICATION DEADLINE 31st MARCH 09

03/03/2009 10:31

The South West’s Low Carbon ApproachThe second South West C+ Carbon Positive Awards launched on Monday 9 February recognising and celebrating the businesses, organisations and community groups from across the region taking positive carbon action in their battle against climate change. The awards... more

SSW 2009 Annual Conference with Jonathon Porritt

Out Now! March issue of Sustainability Now

02/03/2009 11:24

The March issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin from Sustainability South West (SSW), your regional Champion Body for sustainable development - is OUT NOW! This issue features:A new age of fair shares and green places? Positive action in the region with the relaunch of Fair Shares, Fair... more

Penhill Orchard Planting Places winners

Planting Places Greenspace Award Winners Announced and Exhibition Opened

01/03/2009 16:39

Five top examples of greenspace across the South West have been awarded a Planting Places award, recognising the input and influence that all of these spaces have in supporting healthy, sustainable communities and the people who work to make them special.Any greenspace in the region that... more

SustNow

Out Now! Sustainability Now January/February 09 issue

02/02/2009 21:04

OUT NOW - January/February issue of Sustainability Now - the monthly bulletin from Sustainability South West (SSW), your regional Champion Body for sustainable development. This issue features:The sustainable path to a resilient recovery: Recessions prompt a rethink about how we might improve... more

Shaping a sustainable future consultation form available

Shaping a sustainable future post SNR - CONSULTATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: 16th FEBRUARY

31/01/2009 16:16

Your help is needed to ensure sustainable development is embedded into regional arrangements following changes resulting from the current Sub National Review (SNR). SSW is leading a project Funded by Defra and the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) and supported by the SW Regional Assembly... more

Planting Places logo

Planting Places Awards - Winners to be announced soon!

30/01/2009 20:42

Sustainability South West's second annual Planting Places awards to celebrate top examples of greenspace across the South West of England have now CLOSED. The awards recognise the input and influence that all of these spaces have in supporting healthy, sustainable communities and the people... more

Christmas

Out now! SustainabilityNow Christmas edition - better late than never!

07/01/2009 14:14

07 January 2009. Due to a major technological problem in December, we were unable to send out, or make available, the special Christmas edition of SustainabilityNow. But now that we're back on line, the edition is available, complete with an introduction from Father Christmas himself! Please... more

Planting Places Second Annual South West Greenspace Awards

18/11/2008 15:13

Sustainability South West's second annual Planting Places awards to celebrate top examples of greenspace across the South West of England are now OPEN. The awards recognise the input and influence that all of these spaces have in supporting healthy, sustainable communities and the people who work... more

Jonathon Porritt President of SSW

Out Now - Sustainability Now featuring guest editorial by Jonathon Porritt

10/11/2008 15:15

In the new edition of Sustainability Now (October/November 2008): Where should Sustainability sit in the Regional Shake up? - Speical Guest Editorial by Jonathon Porritt, Chair, UK Sustainable Development Commission and President, SSW. This month’s other SustainabilityNow headlines... more

Email problems at SSW

01/11/2008 10:58

05/01/09 SSW email back online! SSW's email is up and running again as normal, after serious problems over the Christmas period when we were unable send or receive emails. However, if you did send us an email during that time (18 Dec - 4 January) and have not received a reply, please resend as it... more

SSW

Sustainability South West seeks a Sustainable Health Manager - deadline now passed

02/10/2008 21:58

Deadline now passed. 30 hours per week, initial 12 month contract, Salary band: 25-28k (pro rata) & contributory pension Opportunity: Are you enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Sustainable Development and the health sector? Would you like to work in a creative organisation that wants... more

Radio 4

SSW debate Severn Barrage on The World Tonight, BBC Radio 4

02/10/2008 21:47

Sustainability South West members met on Friday 3rd October in Weston-super-Mare to discuss tidal energy in the Severn Estuary and to complete a sustainability appraisal of the proposed Severn Barrage using the 10 principles of the Sustainability Shaper (the Regional Sustainable Development Framework... more

Pumpkin

Out Now - Harvest special edition of Sustainability Now

02/10/2008 18:53

Sustainability Now The monthly e-bulletin from Sustainability South West - new edition OUT NOW September-October 2008Harvest special This issue features:C The Future of Food – special guest editorial by Amy Robinson, SSW Member & Sustainable Development Manager,... more

SSW

SSW Dub Government Propsoals UNFIT FOR THE 21st CENTURY

01/10/2008 20:45

Sustainability South West (SSW), the region’s independent Champion Body for sustainable development, considers that the Secretary of State’s proposed changes to the Regional Spatial Strategy will increase both carbon emissions and energy bills, making new housing less affordable and miss... more

Sustainability Now 

Sustainability Now Education special OUT NOW

02/09/2008 15:04

The new edition of Sustainability Now, SSW's monthly news bulletin is OUT NOW. The theme this month is Education, featuring a guest editorial from Richard Haigh, SSW Member & headteacher. Other headlines include: - Heritage Shape up–Your help needed - Welcome financial boost... more

Sustainability Now Future Footprints

Out Now - Tourism and Travel Edition, of Sustainability Now

07/08/2008 10:53

Out Now - Tourism and Travel Edition, of Sustainability Now. Headlines this issue include; - South West- a Premiere Car Free Destination? - Increase in holidaying at home - End of the ‘Fly and Flop’ Holiday? - Take to the buses! Free... more

SW Debates animated short winners with SSW

'Future generations need YOUR help' says Charity at 10 year birthday summit

15/07/2008 14:02

The independent Charity Sustainability South West (SSW) celebrated 10 years of work at its annual sustainability summit. As part of the celebrations it recognised the work of young filmmakers concerned for the future of our planet, and presented some ‘Sustainability Oscars’. The summit... more

Fair Shares, Fair Choice carbon card

Fair Shares, Fair Choice surpasses 1,000 sign-ups on World Environment Day!

05/06/2008 21:09

The regions’ green champions, Sustainability South West (SSW), have been on the (sustainably travelled) road 2-8 June offering members of the public exclusive Fair Shares, Fair Choice carbon cards which show what a climate safe and fair carbon share is for everyone who lives... more

Fair Shares, Fair Choice carbon reduction project

Fair Shares, Fair Choice – come and see us for a chance to win

02/06/2008 19:07

The South West’s low carbon initiative Fair Shares, Fair Choice (FSFC) will feature at eventsaround the region during 2-8 June. Members of the public can visit the FSFC stand to work outtheir carbon footprint and find out their personal carbon budget for the year, as well as picking uptips and... more

C+ Carbon Positive Awards

Winners revealed for the South West C+ Carbon Positive Awards

02/05/2008 15:25

Where are the UK green pioneers? The South West, of course!The winners of the South West C+ Carbon Positive Awards have now been revealed, demonstrating best practice examples of sustainability in the region. With almost 100 entries in their first year, the awards encourage responsible business... more

South West C+ Carbon Positive Awards

South West C+ Carbon Positive Awards Finalists Announced

04/04/2008 17:30

Finalists have been selected for the South West’s first C+ Carbon Positive Awards, a region-wide award scheme that recognises the businesses, organisations and communities that are taking a proactive and innovative low carbon approach to the way in which we live and work. Over 70 entries were... more

Planting Places logo

Planting Places urban greenspace award winners announced

20/03/2008 17:08

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR TOP URBAN GREENSPACES IN THE SOUTH WEST Sustainability South West, the region’s sustainability champion, together with Natural England, today announced the winners of the South West’s first Planting Places urban greenspace awards. The Planting Places awards celebrate... more

Carbon Positive Awards logo

Profiting from a low carbon economy

20/03/2008 11:45

The South West C+ Carbon Positive Awards launched on Monday 14 January, a region-wide award scheme that will recognise the businesses, organisations and communities that are taking a proactive and innovative low carbon approach to the ways in which we live and work.The South West of England Regional... more

Local to Regional Sustainability Forum

Local to Regional Sustainability Forum

07/03/2008 14:44

The third annual Local to Regional Sustainability Forum for the South West was held onThursday, 6th March 2008 The Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare The event was aimed at local leaders, planners, officers and regeneration agencies seeking to deliver genuinely sustainable communities with a particular... more

FSFC card

South West MPs lead the way in the battle against dangerous climate change

31/10/2007 17:18

Amidst another week of climate change headlines, MPs from around the region are supporting the South West’s flagship initiative to reduce global warming – Fair Shares, Fair Choice www.fairsharesfairchoice.comThirteen MPs (full list below) have now signed up to the principle of &lsquo... more

Sub-national review doc

Brown challenged to modernise development plans by climate friendly champions

23/07/2007 13:05

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the charity Sustainability South West sounds the alarm bell about the lack of proposals for regional action plans to reduce the risks and social and economic costs of runaway climate change - which would cause more extreme weather events like the current flooding.... more

Summit calls on all leaders to get on board with a '2 degree' Rescue Plan

05/07/2007 15:53

Sustainability experts meeting at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth, this week debated whether the region is ‘all at sea’ when it comes to tackling big sustainability issues like climate change. Hosted by the region’s independent Champion Body for sustainable development... more

SSW staff at World Environment Day event

Do YOU know someone who's saving the world today?

05/06/2007 08:06

To celebrate World Environment Day a charity in the South West is inviting everyone to visit www.fairsharesfairchoice.com to see which individuals, organisations and businesses are backing the principle of a 'fair world share' of carbon for everyone and leading the way on low-carbon living.&... more

FSFC Carbon Card

Champions offer 'carbon cred' to businesses at climate change summit

30/04/2007 07:13

In support of today’s May Day The Prince of Wales’s Business Summit on Climate Change, businesses are being offered free carbon coaches to help them boost their profits by creating their own Carbon Action Plans. Sustainability champions, Sustainability South West, have launched a new climate... more

Easter Eggs - how will you unwrap yours?!

06/04/2007 08:58

Consumers are being egged on to choose more chocolate and less packaging in a guide launched this Easter. Hatched by Sustainability South West, the region’s Champion Body for Sustainable Development, the user friendly guide offers top tips for reducing costly, wasteful packaging at home and... more

Driving Green motor show

Sustainability Champions driving motorists to a greener future

04/04/2007 13:11

Sustainable Development Champions, Sustainability South West, are to support a new motor show, featuring small and sustainable cars - believed to be the first show of its kind - in a South West shopping mall next week. Five of the latest, most environmentally friendly - and cost effective - cars available... more

Region's Young Climate Change Champion helps to launch carbon budget cards in climate friendly restaurant

23/03/2007 10:20

The South West’s young climate change champion will be helping the charity, Sustainability South West, to launch the first ever personal carbon budget cards in Bristol’s most sustainable restaurant, today. The cards are part of the Fair Shares, Fair Choice project which aims to help everyone... more

UK's first personal carbon budget cards launched in the South West today!

22/03/2007 08:17

School children will be helping the charity, Sustainability South West, to launch the first ever personal carbon budget cards today! The cards are part of the Fair Shares, Fair Choice project which aims to help everyone to make positive choices to reduce the risk of dangerous climate change. “... more

Sustainability Champions offer a fairer, firmer alternative to the climate change bill

13/03/2007 14:38

Charity Sustainability South West, the independent Champion Body for Sustainable Development in the South West of England, is offering an alternative to the Climate Change Bill published by government today. It claims to offer a fairer deal for both people and planet. The plan calculates a new 10 year... more

Women - go 'carbon zero' not size zero! Says Sustainability Champion

08/03/2007 12:07

This morning, at a breakfast meeting held with Prime Minister Tony Blair at 10 Downing Street to celebrate International Women’s Day, Leslie Watson, Director of charity Sustainability South West, the region’s independent Champion for Sustainable Development, called for more action to reduce... more

Local to Regional Sustainability Forum

Local to Regional Sustainability Forum: Achieving Genuinely Sustainable, Resilient Communities 6th March 2008

15/02/2007 19:02

Thursday, 6th March 2008 The Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare For local leaders, planners, officers and regeneration agencies seeking to deliver genuinely sustainable communities with a particular focus on urban growth areas and the role of greenspace This event will offer the opportunity to: &... more

Unveiled! - a budget to beat dangerous climate change

13/02/2007 07:51

Today charity Sustainability South West releases new figures for a ten year carbon budget plan to stop us going into the red on climate change. The region needs to reduce its CO2 emissions to help reduce the risks of dangerous global warming. The figures of the new ten year budget (circulated in a report... more

The Low Carb(on) Plan - how will you consume your 4200 kilos?

02/02/2007 09:32

Are you living within your carbon budget? Sustainability South West can reveal today just how much carbon each of us can fairly consume to stop us going into the red with climate change. People in the region need to reduce their CO2 consumption to help reduce the risks of dangerous global warming... more

Surprise! We're the 'Sust Squad' - do you shape up?

11/01/2007 08:47

A (masked purple) hit squad will be dropping in on a top company or council near you in the next few weeks to see how well they shape up to big challenges like climate change. Armed with a brand new, never seen in public before, purple DIY sustainability tool, the Sust' Squad will be measuring... more

New South west Housing Development is not fit for the 21st century argues Sustainability Champion

15/12/2006 10:52

New government guidance released this week proposes implementing higher sustainable energy standards for new developments. Sustainability champion Sustainability South West stresses that leaders must now demand the highest standards for new development in Devon, and across the South West.The new Code... more

South West in an "excellent position" to deliver Government climate change bill

15/11/2006 14:15

Sustainability South West – the region’s independent champion of sustainable development – welcomes the Government’s proposed Climate Change Bill announced in today’s Queen’s Speech and believes the South West of England can “lead the way in low carbon living... more

South West should "lead the way with a regional carbon action plan" says sustainable development champion in response to Stern Review

30/10/2006 08:12

With today’s publication of Sir Nicholas Stern’s review into the economic costs of climate change, Sustainability South West - the region’s independent champion of sustainable development - argues that the South West of England is “well placed to lead the way in low carbon living... more

Jonathon Porritt to announce fair carbon shares initiative in Weston-super-Mare tomorrow

03/10/2006 12:07

Jonathon Porritt, Chair of the Sustainable Development Commission and president of Sustainability South West will be announcing the region’s plans to roll out Fair Shares, Fair Choice – an initiative aimed at helping all of us choose our own ‘action plans’ to cut carbon emissions... more

South West's 20 Year Plan Favours Bigger Airports Over Tackling Climate Change

05/09/2006 08:30

The Draft South West Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS), which sets out how development will be managed in the South West of England over the next 20 years is ambitious about controlling CO2 emissions and tackling climate change, but admits these ambitions will be “difficult to achieve” in... more

Government Backs South West's Big Idea to Combat Climate Change

27/07/2006 14:53

The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have today backed a proposal for the South West of England to move towards becoming a low carbon region by launching an action charter to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change. The idea is timely, following David Miliband... more

New South West Economic Strategy Has Good Intentions, But Could Go Further

23/05/2006 08:42

Sustainability South West (SSW), the region’s independent champion of sustainable development, welcomes the statement of intent in the new Regional Economic Strategy (RES) to ‘demonstrate that economic growth can be secured within environmental limits’. The strategy, to be launched... more

Private Sector Representative Heads Up Sustainability Agenda in the South West

13/03/2006 16:45

Julian Dennis, Director of Compliance and Sustainability at Wessex Water - one of the South West’s major utility companies – has been appointed Chair of Sustainability South West, the region’s independent champion of sustainable development. Julian is the first SSW chair from a predominantly... more

South West Leads One Planet Economy Debate

15/02/2006 12:23

Key stakeholders in the South West's future descended on Bristol last January for a regional debate looking at 'Leadership for a One Planet Economy'. The debate sought to establish how the region can deliver economic prosperity within environmental limits and, in particular, how we can inspire... more

South West Debate Prompts Further Action to Deliver a "One Planet Economy"

16/01/2006 17:09

South West decision makers attended an event in Bristol today to look at the role of leadership in achieving a 'one planet economy' - prosperity delivered within environmental limits. Initial ideas included providing a regional 'one stop shop' for information and best practice, introducing... more

 

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