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'''News and comment'''


'''2014'''
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Two forward leaps in how cities measure greenhouse-gas emissions, November 7 <ref>[http://citiscope.org/story/2014/two-forward-leaps-how-cities-measure-greenhouse-gas-emissions Citiscope]</ref>
 
Overwhelming support for giving up more road space to cyclists, poll reveals, as Londoners back cycle superhighway scheme, October 17 <ref>[http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/overwhelming-support-for-giving-up-more-road-space-to-cyclists-poll-reveals-as-londoners-back-cycle-superhighway-scheme-9800458.html London Evening Standard]</ref>
 
$13.5 Million Plan to "Re-wild" East London approved, August 15 <ref>[http://inhabitat.com/how-to-re-wild-a-city-east-london-approves-13-5-million-plan/ inhabitat.com]</ref>
 
British-built and engineered Range Extended Electric (REE) Metrocab tested for the first time by London’s taxi drivers and Mayor Boris Johnson, April <ref>[http://www.newmetrocab.com/resources/Press_Release-Trade_days.pdf newmetrocab.com]</ref>
 
MP and environmental campaigner Zac Goldsmith launches film competition to highlight opposition to a third runway at Heathrow, March 24 <ref>[http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/mp-zac-goldsmith-launches-movie-contest-over-heathrow-expansion-9211877.html?origin=internalSearch London Evening Standard]</ref>
 
'''2013'''
 
Plans for 'cycle utopia' above London's rail lines, December 30 <ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25549789 bbc news]</ref>
 
London cycle network map published, December 20 <ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25444916 bbc news]</ref>
 
London trials first electric buses, December 13 <ref>[http://www.edie.net/news/6/London-trials-first-electric-buses/25656/ edie.net]</ref>
 
Barely three years after plans for a third runway were scrapped, Heathrow has restated its case and returned with even bolder expansion plans, December 13 <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/13/heathrow-residents-third-runway-swallows-borough The Guardian]</ref>
 
Is London ready for open and creative citizenship? Tessy Britton, December 4 <ref>[http://www.change-london.org.uk/london-ready-open-creative-citizenship/ Changing London]</ref>
 
How a London canal can be a model for our high streets, July 6 <ref>[http://livingwithrats.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/how-london-canal-can-be-model-for-our.html livingwithrats.blogspot.co.uk]</ref>
 
Mayor’s Vision for Cycling, March 7 <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/transport/publications/mayor-s-vision-for-cycling Greater London Authority]</ref>
 
London’s quality of life improving, February 28 <ref>[http://sd.defra.gov.uk/2013/02/londons-quality-of-life-improving/ sd.defra.gov.uk]</ref>
 
Transitioning in London, February 26 <ref>[http://www.transitionnetwork.org/stories/sara-ayech/2013-02/transitioning-london Transition Network]</ref>
 
'''2011'''
 
No new Superhighways in 2012 or 2013 but the Cycle Hire Scheme continues to expand, December 7 <ref>[http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/news/no-new-superhighways-in-2012-or-2013-but-the-cycle-hire-scheme-continues-to-expand/ londoncyclist.co.uk]</ref>
 
Green wall unveiled at Edgware Road Tube station to deliver cleaner air, November 28 <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/stunning-green-wall-unveiled-edgware-road-tube-station-deliver-cleaner-air london.gov.uk]</ref>
 
Communities across London transform neighbourhoods with over 12,000 free trees from the Woodland Trust, November 18 <ref>[http://www.woodlandtrust.presscentre.com/News-Releases/A-greener-capital-communities-make-their-mark-with-12-000-free-trees-from-the-Mayor-of-London-and-the-Woodland-Trust-9b8.aspx woodlandtrust.presscentre.com]</ref>
 
The battle to save London's green spaces, November 11 <ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/london/8879139/The-battle-to-save-Londons-green-spaces.html telegraph.co.uk]</ref>
 
Westminster World Heritage Site and Parliament Square a national disgrace, Hansard Society, October 25 <ref>[http://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/westminster-world-heritage-site-and-parliament-square-a-national-disgrace/ hansardsociety.org.uk] </ref> New vision putting citizen and visitor at its heart needed.
 
UK’s first electronic local currency now live! September 30 <ref>[http://brixtonpound.org/2011/b-pay-by-text-goes-live/ brixtonpound.org]</ref>
 
Over 55,000 people, cyclists of all ages and abilities take to traffic-free streets for the chance to enjoy the sights of the capital on two wheels, September 4 <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/sir-chris-hoy-was-joined-kelly-brook-and-55000-londoners-mayor-london%E2%80%99s london.gov.uk]</ref>
 
£100m+ boost to green London’s public buildings, 2 September <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/mayor%E2%80%99s-%C2%A3100m-boost-green-london%E2%80%99s-public-buildings london.gov.uk]</ref>  In London, the environmental goods and services sector is worth £23 billion. The carbon finance sector is worth £5.8 billion and employs 22,500 people. Growth between 2008-2010 in this sector has been 8 per cent, comparatively strong in comparison to growth in other sectors. This will deliver an estimated 18,000 new jobs by the end of 2012 to add to the estimated 158,000 already working in this sector. London aims to be a world leading low carbon capital by 2025 attracting an estimated £40 billion of investment and creating an estimated 200,000 jobs over coming decades.
 
London can’t afford to ignore inequality any longer, August 9 <ref>[http://neweconomics.tumblr.com/post/8689858196/london-cant-afford-to-ignore-inequality-any-longer neweconomics.tumblr.com]</ref>
 
More green space at Stratford’s Olympic Park, August 2 <ref>[http://www.london24.com/news/more_green_space_at_stratford_s_olympic_park_1_981379 london24.com]</ref>
 
Royal Parks Cycling, July 5 <ref>[http://cycalogical.blogspot.com/2011/07/royal-parks-cycling.html cycalogical.blogspot.com]</ref>
 
UK given three months to tackle air polluton - or face prosecuton, March 11 <ref>[http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/london_air_pollution_11032011.html foe.co.uk]</ref>
 
Team London launched, based on the successful ‘Cities of Service’ model instigated in [[New York City|New York]], and will focus on three key areas- crime, improving quality of life and increasing youth opportunities. March 4 <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/mayor%E2%80%99s-plan-transform-city-and-get-more-people-volunteering london.gov.uk]</ref>
 
'''2010'''
 
London cycle hire scheme open to casual users, December 3 <ref>[http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-london/how-the-london-cycle-hire-scheme-will-look-for-casual-users/ londoncyclist.co.uk]</ref>
 
115 companies have now committed to pay the London Living Wage of £7.85 an hour. November 16 <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/global-giants-sign-pay-staff-london-living-wage london.gov.uk]</ref>
 
Mayor’s electric vehicle charging network, Source London, to go live spring 2011. November 6 <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/mayor%E2%80%99s-electric-vehicle-charging-network-source-london-go-live-spring- london.gov.uk]</ref>
 
London’s Cycle Hire scheme opens, July 30 <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/mayor%E2%80%99s-flagship-cycling-scheme-barclays-cycle-hire-opens-business london.gov.uk]</ref> 315 docking stations and 5000 bikes available.
 
Mayor launches London's first two cycle superhighway routes, July 19 <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/mayor-launches-londons-first-two-cycle-superhighway-routes london.gov.uk]</ref> The two pilot cycle superhighway routes are from Merton to the City (CS7) and Barking to Tower Gateway (CS3). Both routes are around 12.5km in length. maps via [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclesuperhighways www.tfl.gov.uk]
 
London to create a ‘Hydrogen network’ by 2012, 26 March <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/london%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98hydrogen-network%E2%80%99-plans-unveiled london.gov.uk]</ref>
 
London's 10 Low Carbon Zones now officially 'live', 19 March <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/londons-energy-busting-low-carbon-zones-go-%E2%80%98live%E2%80%99 london.gov.uk]</ref>
 
London secures £17 million funding for UK’s largest electric vehicle charge point network, 25 February <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/london-secures-%C2%A317-million-funding-uk%E2%80%99s-largest-electric-vehicle-charge Greater London Authority]</ref> This will deliver a network of around 7,500 charging points by spring 2013 with 1,600 charge points to be installed over the next twelve months. At present there are over 250 charging points in London.
 
New London 'Datastore' to include carbon emissions dataset, 6 January <ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/jan/06/london-datastore-launch-johnson-mashups www.guardian.co.uk]</ref>
 
'''2009'''
 
Why the last thing London needs is more Clouds, Rob Hopkins, November 11 <ref>[http://transitionculture.org/2009/11/11/why-the-last-thing-london-needs-is-more-clouds/ Transition Culture]</ref>
 
A welcome pause for thought on the Western Extension, CBT, September 23 <ref>[http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/media/sep09-western-extension Campaign for Better Transport]</ref> News that Boris Johnson will not dismantle the Western Extension of the Congestion Charge Zone by next spring is good for congestion levels, air quality and TfL’s public transport budget.
 
Mayor must do more to green London, FoE, April 30 <ref>[http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/boris_johnson_first_year_30042009.html Friends of the Earth]</ref> "Abandoning the western extension to the congestion zone and the C-charge for gas-guzzlers, and pursuing a massive new airport in the Thames estuary have seriously undermined his green credentials. They have also overshadowed welcome policies, such as scrapping the six-lane Thames Gateway road bridge and pushing for electric vehicles and cycle hire schemes."
 
London "nine meals away from anarchy", March 30 <ref>[http://www.doorsofperception.com/archives/2009/03/london_yield.php Doors of Perception weblog]</ref>
 
'''2008'''
 
Campaign for Better Transport deplores decision to abolish the western extension of London congestion charge zone, November 27 <ref>[http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/media/press_releases/november_2008/western_extension Campaign for Better Transport] </ref>
 
Monthly mass cycle ride in London not unlawful, law lords rule, November 26 <ref>[http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/critical_mass_26112008.html Friends of Earth]</ref>
 
Campaign for Better Transport welcomes the Mayor of London's announcement that the Thames Gateway Bridge has finally been cancelled, November 6 <ref>[http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/media/press_releases/november_2008/tgb Campaign for Better Transport]</ref>
 
Parking plans will mean London congestion chaos, Campaign for Better Transport, September 3 <ref>[http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/media/press_releases/september_2008/london_parking Campaign for Better Transport] </ref> According to CBT, "The Olympics site will be surrounded by vast new parking lots." Car travel to the Games themselves is to be discouraged (at least for spectators) but developments at Stratford and the Lower Lea Valley have planning permission for over 11,000 parking spaces. Thousands more have been built or approved at the Royal Docks just to the south.
 
:Research by Campaign for Better Transport has revealed that car-dependent development will predominate in most if not all of the major development areas of outer London. This includes the Thames Gateway area of east London where the Government has said that it wants low-carbon, sustainable communities to be built. Campaign for Better Transport notes that developments with large car parks are being approved despite policies to reduce the need to travel by car, and to promote walking, [[cycling]] and [[public transport]].
 
:"Parking on this scale is more like [[Los Angeles]] in the 20th century than London should be in the 21st. If we want to tackle congestion and [[climate change]] we will need to be much more serious about controlling parking. These developments are being planned as though people had never heard of global warming. We need much more car-free development where it’s easy to walk and cycle and public transport is close." Richard Bourn, London Campaigner at Campaign for Better Transport.
 
Mayor launches London’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy to prepare London for climate change, August 28 <ref>[http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=18576 Mayor of London]</ref> The strategy proposes ‘greening’ the city by improving and increasing London’s greenspaces to keep the city cool in summer, managing [[flood]] risk coming from the tributaries to the Thames and surface water flooding from heavy rainfall, encouraging Londoners to use less [[water]] and raising public awareness to flood risk. The Mayor’s intention is to publish the public consultation draft of the London Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in 2009.
 
New mayor must do more to tackle [[climate change]], FoE, August 6 <ref>[http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/boris100days_06082008.html Friends of the Earth]</ref>
 
Recycling bin pilot in Hyde Park over the next three months, June 2 <ref>[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130123162956/http:/www.defra.gov.uk/news/2008/080602a.htm/ Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs] </ref>
 
Campaign for Better Transport and FoE applaud London gas-guzzler congestion charge rise, February 12 <ref> [http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/node/924 Campaign for Better Transport], [http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/london_ccharge_increase_fo_12022008.html Friends of the Earth]</ref>
 
'''2007'''
 
[[Cycling]] seems to have been forgotten in the redesign of St Pancras, say London Cycling Campaign, November 14 <ref>[http://www.lcc.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=1030 London Cycling Campaign] </ref> Koy Thomson of LCC: “If Eurostar presents itself as the modern low-carbon alternative to air travel, it must think beyond its stations and help customers make sustainable choices.”
 
Diverse communities join London Sustainability Weeks 2007. For the second year running, London Sustainability Weeks, June 3 - 17, will include events from a range of ethnic and faith communities across Greater London, [http://lovelondon.london21.org/page/48/show/1203/ Love London]
 
New tunnel to give London a 21st century river Thames, <ref>[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130123162956/http:/www.defra.gov.uk/news/2007/070322a.htm/ Defra]</ref> March 22
 
London Congestion Charge extension welcomed by Friends of the Earth, February 19 <ref>[http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/london_c_charge_extension_16022007.html Friends of the Earth]</ref>
 
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'''News sources'''
 
[http://www.london.gov.uk/media Greater London Authoirty, Media] - [http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/news/default.htm London Councils Media Centre]
 
 
'''References'''
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== Sustainability initiatives ==
== Sustainability initiatives ==
*Project Dirt is an active UK network connecting and resourcing community projects, [http://www.projectdirt.com/cluster/london/ Project Dirt, London cluster]


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=== Campaigns ===


*[http://www.lsx.org.uk/ London Sustainability Exchange (LSx)], All LSx-generated information is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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=== Campaigns ===
*[http://www.nationalparkcity.london/ Greater London National Park City]
*[http://www.hacan.org.uk/ HACAN Clearskies], representing residents under the Heathrow flight path
*[http://www.hacan.org.uk/ HACAN Clearskies], representing residents under the Heathrow flight path


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*[http://ttkensaltokilburn.ning.com/ Transition Town Kensal to Kilburn]


== Initiatives by topic ==
== Initiatives by topic ==
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=== Arts and culture ===
=== Arts, sport and culture ===


[http://londonbusesonebusatatime.blogspot.co.uk/ London buses: one bus at a time] - [http://www.magnificentrevolution.org/ Magnificent Revolution], Bike Power People - [http://platformlondon.org/ Platform], describes itself as "bringing together environmentalists, artists, human rights campaigners, educationalists and community activists to create innovative projects driven by the need for social and environmental justice, ([[wikipedia:Platform (art group)|Wikipedia]])
[http://www.goodgym.org/ GoodGym], helps people get fit by doing good - [http://londonbusesonebusatatime.blogspot.co.uk/ London buses: one bus at a time] - [http://www.magnificentrevolution.org/ Magnificent Revolution], Bike Power People - [http://platformlondon.org/ Platform], describes itself as "bringing together environmentalists, artists, human rights campaigners, educationalists and community activists to create innovative projects driven by the need for social and environmental justice, ([[wikipedia:Platform (art group)|Wikipedia]])


Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:List_of_twin_towns_and_sister_cities_in_the_United_Kingdom#London|London, Sister cities]]
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:List_of_twin_towns_and_sister_cities_in_the_United_Kingdom#London|London, Sister cities]]
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[http://justspace.org.uk/ Just Space], Community groups cooperating on London planning - [http://www.lasa.org.uk/ London Advice Services Alliance]
[http://justspace.org.uk/ Just Space], Community groups cooperating on London planning - [http://www.lasa.org.uk/ London Advice Services Alliance]
=== Community energy ===
[http://www.repowering.org.uk/ Repowering London]


=== Community involvement ===
=== Community involvement ===


[http://www.citizensuk.org/category/london-citizens/ London Citizens]
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=== Community resources ===


[http://www.eastlondonclt.co.uk/ East London Community land trust]
[http://www.citizensuk.org/category/london-citizens/ London Citizens] -[http://www.oi-london.org.uk/ Open Institute London]


=== Community safety ===
=== Community safety ===
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[http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/policing-crime/mission-priorities/violence-against-women-girls/know-where-to-go/about-the-directory Know Where To Go], online directory of support services for women dealing with domestic violence, rape, forced marriage, trafficking and prostitution - [http://communitysafe.gov.uk/ CommunitySafe.gov.uk], real-time advice and information
[http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/policing-crime/mission-priorities/violence-against-women-girls/know-where-to-go/about-the-directory Know Where To Go], online directory of support services for women dealing with domestic violence, rape, forced marriage, trafficking and prostitution - [http://communitysafe.gov.uk/ CommunitySafe.gov.uk], real-time advice and information


=== Cycling ===
=== Cycling activism ===


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''more video'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZCdqyMNh5c Cycle Vision 4mins Online]
''more video'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZCdqyMNh5c Cycle Vision 4mins Online]


[http://www.londonbikekitchen.org.uk/ The London Bike Kitchen], a DIY workshop where you can take care of your own bike - [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire Barclays Cycle Hire]
[http://thebikeproject.co.uk/ The Bike Project], getting refugees cycling - [http://www.londonbikekitchen.org.uk/ The London Bike Kitchen], a DIY workshop where you can take care of your own bike - [[Barclays Cycle Hire]], [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire Barclays Cycle Hire] - [http://lcc.org.uk/ London Cycling Campaign]


'''Blogs'''
'''Blogs'''
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Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Cycling in London|Cycling in London]], [[wikipedia:Barclays Cycle Hire|Barclays Cycle Hire]], [[wikipedia:List of cycle routes in London|List of cycle routes in London]], [[wikipedia:London Cycling Campaign|London Cycling Campaign]], [[wikipedia:Prudential RideLondon|Prudential RideLondon]]
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Cycling in London|Cycling in London]], [[wikipedia:Barclays Cycle Hire|Barclays Cycle Hire]], [[wikipedia:List of cycle routes in London|List of cycle routes in London]], [[wikipedia:London Cycling Campaign|London Cycling Campaign]], [[wikipedia:Prudential RideLondon|Prudential RideLondon]]


=== Education ===
=== Education for sustainability ===


[http://www.londonsustainableschools.org/ London Sustainable Schools Forum]
[http://www.londonsustainableschools.org/ London Sustainable Schools Forum]
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=== Environment quality ===
=== Environment quality ===


[http://cleanairinlondon.org/ Clean Air in London]  
[http://breathelondon.org/ Breath London], South East London - [http://cleanairinlondon.org/ Clean Air in London] - [http://lovecleanair.org/ Love Clean Air], South London air quality


=== Ethical consumerism ===
=== Ethical consumerism ===
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=== Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle ===
=== Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle ===
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[http://www.lcrn.org.uk/ London Community Resource Network] - [http://www.recycleforlondon.com/ Recycle for London] - [http://therestartproject.org/ The Restart Project], repair, don't despair! towards a better relationship with electronics - [http://www.meetup.com/Restarters-London/ Restarters London, Meetup]
[http://www.lcrn.org.uk/ London Community Resource Network] - [http://www.recycleforlondon.com/ Recycle for London] - [http://therestartproject.org/ The Restart Project], repair, don't despair! towards a better relationship with electronics - [http://www.meetup.com/Restarters-London/ Restarters London, Meetup]


=== Sharing ===
=== Sharing ===
[http://www.owch.org.uk/ Older Womens Co-Housing]


[http://www.roomfortea.com/ Room for Tea], a new kind of home sharing network
[http://www.roomfortea.com/ Room for Tea], a new kind of home sharing network


=== Sustainable energy ===
=== Social inclusion ===


[http://www.repowering.org.uk/ Repowering London]
[http://londonfairnesscommission.co.uk/ London Fairness Commission] - [http://www.nosecondnightout.org.uk/ No Second Night Out]


=== Sustainable livelihood ===
=== Sustainable livelihood ===
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[http://greenjobsalliance.org.uk/ East London Green Jobs Alliance]
[http://greenjobsalliance.org.uk/ East London Green Jobs Alliance]


=== Sustainable transport ===
=== Sustainable transport activism ===


'''Electric vehicles''': [https://www.sourcelondon.net/ Source London] information about London's electric vehicle charging network  
'''Electric vehicles''': [https://www.sourcelondon.net/ Source London] information about London's electric vehicle charging network  
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[http://www.myfairlondon.org.uk/ My Fair London], an autonomous group associated with [http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/ The Equality Trust] that works to promote the findings contained in The Spirit Level.
[http://www.myfairlondon.org.uk/ My Fair London], an autonomous group associated with [http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/ The Equality Trust] that works to promote the findings contained in The Spirit Level.


== Resources ==
[http://www.clear-village.org/projects/smallworks Small Works]
*[http://www.lsx.org.uk/resources/default.aspx Resources], London Sustainability Exchange
 
=== Trees, woodland and forest ===
 
[http://www.thameschase.org.uk/ Thames Chase community forest], 9842 hectares (24,320 acres/38 square miles) located in 47 sites in London and [[Essex]], England. Its stated aim is
:...to renew and regenerate the landscape at the edge of East London and South Essex by creating Thames Chase, the Community Forest: a varied wooded landscape for local people to influence, create, use, enjoy and cherish.
It has been managed as a community forest since 1990. The forest centre is located near Upminster and is surrounded by 56 hectares (140 acres) of new woodlands, meadows and ponds. {{W|Thames Chase}}
 
=== Urban sustainability ===
 
[http://www.londonclt.org/ London Community Land Trust]
 
 
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== Events ==
 
'''Regular events'''
 
[http://www.greendrinks.org/index.php?country=UK&city=London London Green Drinks]
 
''see also'' [[Food London]]


=== Apps for sustainability ===
'''2016'''


[http://bikes.oobrien.com/london/ London Bike Share Map]
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=== Calendar ===
Jul 31 [http://www.londonpermaculturefestival.com London Permaculture Festival]


'''2014'''
'''2014'''


May 17 - June 8 [http://www.chelseafringe.com/ Chelsea Fringe]
May 17 - June 8 [http://www.chelseafringe.com/ Chelsea Fringe]
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''more video'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy6uskeXPoM Highlights from the Urban Green Fair 2010] - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S4y1KXb7nQ Greenfest 2010], a celebration of cycling and environmental stuff, 2 Aug 2010 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onx3C2c0yPQ Ed Fordham at Camden Green Fair 2008]


'''2013'''
'''2013'''
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August 26 (Bank Holiday) [http://www.envfair.org.uk/ The Environmental Fair], Carshalton, South West London. Organised by EcoLocal with a team of volunteers, showcasing local sustainability initiatives. On average around 10,000 people attend and enjoy a range of entertainment, food and stalls
August 26 (Bank Holiday) [http://www.envfair.org.uk/ The Environmental Fair], Carshalton, South West London. Organised by EcoLocal with a team of volunteers, showcasing local sustainability initiatives. On average around 10,000 people attend and enjoy a range of entertainment, food and stalls


'''Regular events'''
== News and comment ==
 
''See separate article:'' [[London news]]
 
== Resources ==
*[http://www.lsx.org.uk/resources/default.aspx Resources], London Sustainability Exchange


[http://www.greendrinks.org/index.php?country=UK&city=London London Green Drinks]
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''see also'' [[Food London#Calendar|Food London, Calendar]]
[http://bikes.oobrien.com/london/ London Bike Share Map]


=== Citizens data initiative ===
=== Citizens data initiative ===
'''Environment quality''': A recent study from King’s College in London estimated that, in London alone, roughly 9,500 premature deaths each year are linked to high levels of air pollution. <ref>[http://e360.yale.edu/digest/european_project_recruits_smartphone_users_to_collect_air_pollution_data/4522/ Yale Environment 360]</ref>


[http://data.london.gov.uk/blog Blog, London data store] - [http://www.londonspovertyprofile.org.uk/ London's Poverty Profile]
[http://data.london.gov.uk/blog Blog, London data store] - [http://www.londonspovertyprofile.org.uk/ London's Poverty Profile]
=== Community resources ===
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[http://www.eastlondonclt.co.uk/ East London Community land trust] - [http://www.openinstitute.org.uk/ Open Institute] - [http://openworkshopnetwork.com/ The Open Workshop - London]


=== Maps ===
=== Maps ===
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'''Environment quality''': [http://www.howpollutedismyroad.org.uk/index.php How polluted is my road?]
'''Environment quality''': [http://www.howpollutedismyroad.org.uk/index.php How polluted is my road?]
'''Food''': [http://cfgn.org.uk/map.html London Community Food Map]


'''Open spaces''':
'''Open spaces''':
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:[http://parklifelondon.org/ Parklife]
:[http://parklifelondon.org/ Parklife]
'''Trees, woodland and forest''': [https://maps.london.gov.uk/trees/ Map of London trees maintained by local authorities]
'''Walking''': [http://www.aryjoecreatives.com/walklondon #walklondon]
=== Networks ===
*Project Dirt is an active UK network connecting and resourcing community projects, [http://www.projectdirt.com/cluster/london/ Project Dirt, London cluster]
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*[http://www.lsx.org.uk/ London Sustainability Exchange (LSx)], All LSx-generated information is licensed under a Creative Commons License.


=== Research ===
=== Research ===


[http://www.gre.ac.uk/sustain University of Greenwich Centre for Sustainability], [http://blogs.gre.ac.uk/greengreenwich/ University of Greenwich sustainability blog]
[http://www.gre.ac.uk/sustain University of Greenwich Centre for Sustainability], [http://blogs.gre.ac.uk/greengreenwich/ University of Greenwich sustainability blog]
=== Video ===
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''more video'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy6uskeXPoM Highlights from the Urban Green Fair 2010] - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S4y1KXb7nQ Greenfest 2010], a celebration of cycling and environmental stuff, 2 Aug 2010 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onx3C2c0yPQ Ed Fordham at Camden Green Fair 2008]


=== Visions ===
=== Visions ===
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Revision as of 17:57, 9 January 2017

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Sustainability initiatives

Campaigns

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Initiatives by topic

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Arts, sport and culture

GoodGym, helps people get fit by doing good - London buses: one bus at a time - Magnificent Revolution, Bike Power People - Platform, describes itself as "bringing together environmentalists, artists, human rights campaigners, educationalists and community activists to create innovative projects driven by the need for social and environmental justice, (Wikipedia)

Wikipedia: London, Sister cities

Biodiversity

London Wildlife Trust - West London Organic and Wildlife Gardening Association (WOWga)

Wikipedia: Nature reserves in London, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in London

Climate action

London Climate Change Partnership

London is a member of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

Community and voluntary action

Just Space, Community groups cooperating on London planning - London Advice Services Alliance

Community energy

Repowering London

Community involvement

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London Citizens -Open Institute London

Community safety

Know Where To Go, online directory of support services for women dealing with domestic violence, rape, forced marriage, trafficking and prostitution - CommunitySafe.gov.uk, real-time advice and information

Cycling activism

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more video: Cycle Vision 4mins Online

The Bike Project, getting refugees cycling - The London Bike Kitchen, a DIY workshop where you can take care of your own bike - Barclays Cycle Hire, Barclays Cycle Hire - London Cycling Campaign

Blogs

London Cyclist Blog

Wikipedia: Cycling in London, Barclays Cycle Hire, List of cycle routes in London, London Cycling Campaign, Prudential RideLondon

Education for sustainability

London Sustainable Schools Forum

Environment quality

Breath London, South East London - Clean Air in London - Love Clean Air, South London air quality

Ethical consumerism

Fairtrade London

Free stuff

Free London, Londonist - londonforfree.net - More London Free Festival

Localism

wikipedia:List of markets in London

Open spaces

Explore South East London's Green Chain

wikipedia:Parks and open spaces in London

Road safety

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Campaigns

Stop Killing Cyclists, Facebook Discussion Group, is the direct action protest group set up after last November’s terrible spate of cyclist killings in London. They arranged the mass Die-In at TfL HQ where 1,500 cyclists laid down in the road in protest at lack of safety investment in London.
Stop The Killing is the associated group of pedestrian, cycling and environmental grass-root activists who want to eliminate Traffic Violence which includes Westminster Living Streets, Stop Killing Cyclists and the Campaign Against Climate Change. [1]

Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle

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London Community Resource Network - Recycle for London - The Restart Project, repair, don't despair! towards a better relationship with electronics - Restarters London, Meetup

Sharing

Older Womens Co-Housing

Room for Tea, a new kind of home sharing network

Social inclusion

London Fairness Commission - No Second Night Out

Sustainable livelihood

East London Green Jobs Alliance

Sustainable transport activism

Electric vehicles: Source London information about London's electric vehicle charging network

Public transport: public transport directions for London within Google Maps - Transport for London, city transport authority

Walking: Metropolitan Walkers - Walk London - Transport for London walking - Inner London Area of the Ramblers' Association - wikipedia:Walking in London

Waterways: Thames21 - London Rivers Action Plan, the River Restoration Centre - Friends of Regent's Canal

Towards sustainable economies

My Fair London, an autonomous group associated with The Equality Trust that works to promote the findings contained in The Spirit Level.

Small Works

Trees, woodland and forest

Thames Chase community forest, 9842 hectares (24,320 acres/38 square miles) located in 47 sites in London and Essex, England. Its stated aim is

...to renew and regenerate the landscape at the edge of East London and South Essex by creating Thames Chase, the Community Forest: a varied wooded landscape for local people to influence, create, use, enjoy and cherish.

It has been managed as a community forest since 1990. The forest centre is located near Upminster and is surrounded by 56 hectares (140 acres) of new woodlands, meadows and ponds. W

Urban sustainability

London Community Land Trust


Events

Regular events

London Green Drinks

see also Food London

2016

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Jul 31 London Permaculture Festival

2014

May 17 - June 8 Chelsea Fringe

2013

Early June London Green Fair

August 26 (Bank Holiday) The Environmental Fair, Carshalton, South West London. Organised by EcoLocal with a team of volunteers, showcasing local sustainability initiatives. On average around 10,000 people attend and enjoy a range of entertainment, food and stalls

News and comment

See separate article: London news

Resources

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London Bike Share Map

Citizens data initiative

Environment quality: A recent study from King’s College in London estimated that, in London alone, roughly 9,500 premature deaths each year are linked to high levels of air pollution. [2]

Blog, London data store - London's Poverty Profile

Community resources

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East London Community land trust - Open Institute - The Open Workshop - London

Maps

Charge point map, Source London - Find your nearest fountain - London Neighbourhood Forums, February 2013 (PDF) - Mapping for Change - OpenEcoMaps uses OpenStreetMap - Staying 'Cool' in the City

Cycling: Central London Grid

Education: London Sustainable Schools Map

Environment quality: How polluted is my road?

Food: London Community Food Map

Open spaces:

How green is London? These 34 maps have the answer
Parklife

Trees, woodland and forest: Map of London trees maintained by local authorities

Walking: #walklondon

Networks

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Research

University of Greenwich Centre for Sustainability, University of Greenwich sustainability blog

Video

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more video: Highlights from the Urban Green Fair 2010 - Greenfest 2010, a celebration of cycling and environmental stuff, 2 Aug 2010 - Ed Fordham at Camden Green Fair 2008

Visions

See also

Interwiki links

Wikipedia: London

External links


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  1. ↑ Press release, November 16, 2014 stopkillingcyclists.org
  2. ↑ Yale Environment 360
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