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== Sustainability initiatives ==
== Sustainability initiatives ==
*[http://www.lowcarboncommunities.org/ Low Carbon Communities Network]
*[http://www.lowimpact.org/ Low-Impact Living Initiative], dedicated to helping protect the global environment by promoting sustainable alternatives to various aspects of everyday life
*[http://www.lowimpact.org/ Low-Impact Living Initiative], dedicated to helping protect the global environment by promoting sustainable alternatives to various aspects of everyday life
* [http://www.projectdirt.com/ Project Dirt], active community linking environmental projects
 
* [http://www.transitionnetwork.org/ Transition Network], based in Totnes, [[Devon]], includes many initiatives across the UK, as well in other countries
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[http://peopleandplanet.org/university-league People & Planet University League]


=== Campaigns ===
=== Campaigns ===
[http://gofossilfree.org/uk/pensions/ Fossil Free UK, Pension tool]


[http://www.wen.org.uk/ Women’s Environmental Network], campaigning on environmental and health issues from a female perspective
[http://www.wen.org.uk/ Women’s Environmental Network], campaigning on environmental and health issues from a female perspective
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== Initiatives by topic ==
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=== Arts and culture ===
== Events ==


[http://commonground.org.uk/ Common Ground] - [http://www.encounters-arts.org.uk/ Encounters Arts], Inspiring creativity, dialogue and change - [http://www.folkandroots.co.uk/ Folk and Roots], online guide to the Folk, Roots and Acoustic Scene around the UK
''see separate article:'' [[UK sustainable community events]]


'''Sport and sustainability''': [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/oliver.merrington/lidos/index.html Lidos in the United Kingdom] - [http://www.sustainabilityinsport.com/ Sustainability in Sport]
== See also ==
 
'''Resources''': [http://www.streetparty.org.uk/ Street Party], promoting street parties, which are a chance for people to enjoy their street without traffic for a day, and encouraging neighbourliness across the UK
 
'''News and comment'''
 
2013: Introducing… The Cantignorus Chorus! <ref>[http://www.theology-centre.org.uk/introducing-the-cantignorus-chorus/ The Centre for Theology & Community]</ref>
 
2006: Idle thoughts <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/money/2006/feb/04/careers.work6 The Guardian]</ref> ; Idling benches and the Sheffield Riddle Trail <ref>[http://forestgarden.blogspot.co.uk/2006/02/idling-benches-and-sheffield-riddle.html Manchester Drive Forest Garden Project]</ref>
 
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=== Coasts ===
 
[http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/living-seas Living Seas], The Wildlife Trusts - [http://www.mcsuk.org/ Marine Conservation Society], site includes the Good Beach Guide - [http://www.bluenewdeal.org/ Blue New Deal], "...stronger economies for UK coastal communities through a healthier marine environment."
'''Resources''':
:[http://www.mccip.org.uk/ Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership]
 
:No Regrets, Planning for Sea Level Rise and Climate, Change and Investing in Adaptation, A Good Practice Guide [http://www.climatesoutheast.org.uk/images/uploads/No_Regrets_August_2015.pdf climatesoutheast.org.uk]
 
:[https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/protecting-and-sustainably-using-the-marine-environment Protecting and sustainably using the marine environment], information from gov.uk
 
=== Communities online ===
 
[https://www.streetlife.com/ Streetlife], social network for local communities - [http://talkaboutlocal.org/ Talk About Local], project to give people in their communities a powerful online voice
 
'''Resources'''
 
:[http://socialreporter.com/?p=559 45 provocative propositions about using social technology], David Wilcox, 2009
 
:[https://live.addiply.com/en/ addiply], helping communities online become 'not-for-loss'
 
:[http://www.pcc.org.uk/cop/practice.html Editors' Code of Practice], Press Complaints Commission
 
:[http://openlylocal.com/ Openly Local], making local government more transparent. Site includes a [http://openlylocal.com/hyperlocal_sites Hyperlocal Sites in UK & Ireland] map and directory
 
:Tips for creating, developing and promoting local community sites [http://localcommunities.wikispaces.com/How-Tos localcommunities] wiki
 
'''Research''': [http://www.lgeoresearch.com/LGEONewsletters/Vol1.pdf interview with Hugh Flouch from HarringayOnline.com] (PDF file, approx 2.08MB), 2009
 
'''News and comment''': Digital communities: enabling and participating, ''(date not found)'' [http://digitalgovernmentreview.readandcomment.com/empowering-people-and-communities-through-digital-services/digital-communities-enabling-and-participating/ Report of the Digital Government Review]
 
=== Community currencies ===
 
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[http://www.letslinkuk.net/ LetsLink UK] UK LETS and Complementary Currencies Development Agency (''unable to find instances of recent updating to the information, 08:05, 10 November 2014 (PST)'')
 
[http://www.timebanking.org/ Timebanking UK]
 
=== Community safety ===
 
[http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network] - [https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ Victim Support]
 
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Neighbourhood Watch (United Kingdom)|Neighbourhood Watch (United Kingdom)]]: The Neighbourhood Watch scheme in the United Kingdom is a partnership where people come together to make their communities safer. It involves the Police, Community Safety departments of local authorities, other voluntary organisations and, above all, individuals and families who want to make their neighbourhoods better places to live. It aims to help people protect themselves and their properties and to reduce the fear of crime by means of improved home security, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents to the police and by fostering a community spirit.
 
Resources:
 
:[http://www.slideshare.net/curiousc/policing-20-151010final Policing 2.0], Policing in the 21 st Century. Are you ready to harness the potential of the social web? Policing 2.0 Conference 18th October 2010 Catherine Howe (on slideshare)
 
:[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20120919132719/http:/www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/respectstandard2 Respect Standard for Housing Management], 2006
 
=== Health ===
 
[http://www.sduhealth.org.uk/ NHS Sustainable Development Unit]
 
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Green Gym|Green Gym]]: The Conservation Volunteers' Green Gym programme aims to provide people with a way to enhance their fitness and health while taking action to improve the outdoor environment. It can be seen as enabling people to get fit who would not normally attend a conventional gym or sports centre.
 
'''Apps for sustainability''': [http://www.splashpath.com/ Splashpath], find your local swimming pools
 
'''Blogs''': [http://futurepatientblog.com/2014/10/04/the-future-patient-a-picture-of-patient-led-health-and-healthcare/ The Future Patient, A manifesto for patient-led health and healthcare] - [http://redandblackuk.wordpress.com/ UK nurse against climate change]
 
'''Resources''':
*[http://www.healthycities.org.uk/external-resources.php?s=78 Resources] from the [http://www.healthycities.org.uk/ UK Healthy Cities Network]
*[http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php?id=1053 Sustainable development: The key to tackling health inequalities], Sustainable Development Commission, 2010
 
=== Sharing ===
 
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[https://www.borrowmydoggy.com/ BorrowMyDoggy] - [http://www.cohousing.org.uk/ UK Cohousing Network]
 
'''Resources'''
*[http://www.makedoandmend-able.co.uk/blog/how-to-set-up-a-tool-library-in-your-community How To...Set up a Tool Library in Your Community], from Make Do And Mend
 
'''News''':
:2014: Law must change to accommodate the Airbnb economy, finds new review, November 26 <ref>[http://sharingeconomyreview.uk/2014/11/26/review-published/ Sharing Economy Review]</ref>


:2013: The Definitive List of Sharing Sites..? February 13 <ref>[https://mymakedoandmendyear.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/the-definitive-list-of-sharing-sites/ My Make Do and Mend Year]</ref>
*[[Community action for sustainability UK]], portal


:2012: Cromford Give or Take a success, 2 - 3 <ref>[http://derbyshire.ecoteams.org.uk/content/cromford-give-or-take-success derbyshire.ecoteams.org.uk]</ref>
'''News sources'''
[http://sharingeconomyreview.uk/ Sharing Economy Review], An independent review of the Sharing Economy for the UK Government
== See also ==
*[[Biodiversity UK]]
*[[Biodiversity UK]]
*[[Climate action UK]]
*[[Climate action UK]]
*[[Community and voluntary action UK]]
*[[Community and voluntary action UK]]
*[[Community energy UK]]
*[[Community involvement UK]]
*[[Community involvement UK]]
*[[Cycling UK]]
*[[Cycling UK]]
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*[[Rural sustainability UK]]
*[[Rural sustainability UK]]
*[[Social inclusion UK]]
*[[Social inclusion UK]]
*[[Sustainable energy UK]]
*[[Sustainable livelihood UK]]
*[[Sustainable livelihood UK]]
*[[Sustainable transport UK]]
*[[Sustainable transport UK]]
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People & Planet University League

Campaigns

Fossil Free UK, Pension tool

Women’s Environmental Network, campaigning on environmental and health issues from a female perspective

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Events

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