Looking for more information about our workcamp in 2008, please look at our WORKCAMP 2008 page.
Aims
We aim to improve the quality of the environment and its sustainable development.
Objectives
- to increase peoples' knowledge of environmental issues and the principles of sustainable development,
- to reduce environmental footprint, i.e. the excessive use of natural or non-renewable resources.
1. Environmental education
Work which:
- delivers environmental education programmes,
- engages communities in improving their local environment.
2. Enhancing biodiversity
Work which:
- enhances natural environment and its biodiversity.
3. Reducing environmental footprint
Work which:
- promotes waste minimisation, recycling, renewable energy and the efficient use of natural resources.
Principles of good practice
- impacting positively on the quality of life and having indicators to demonstrate this,
- contributing towards sustainable development,
- involving people from marginalised and black and minority ethnic communities,
- promoting environmental justice, so that all communities can have a good quality living environment,
- collaborative working and sharing of best practice.
