Sustainability
Sustainability is about integrating and
balancing the often competing needs of economic, social and
environmental issues. It involves thinking about the future, caring
for the environment, using resources efficiently, improving quality
of life and encouraging greater community participation.
“The goal of sustainable development is
to enable all people throughout the world to satisfy their basic
needs and enjoy a better quality of life, without compromising the
quality of life of future generations.. “ The UK
Government.
The Sustainability Team is working on making
the Council more sustainable, by improving the energy efficiency of
the its buildings and transport fleet using the Carbon Trust’s
Local Authority Carbon Management Programme; working with schools
to help them reduce their energy consumption, incorporating
sustainability in its policies and strategies, and ensuring the
Council can adapt to the possible impacts of climate change.
The Sustainability Team also works to improve
the sustainability of residents in the Borough by promoting
sustainable living through raising awareness of areas such as
energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, food growing and
alternative transport. The Team work with community groups to
support community-led environmental action. The Team also raise
awareness of the need to mitigate climate change and how to adapt
to the potential effects.
The Sustainability Team
Email: Sustainabilityteam@bedford.gov.uk
Tel: 01234 718259/ 01234 718257