Local Action 21 - Sustainable Development Project

Local Action 21 is a plan of action for the 21st century to consider the environmental, social and economic wellbeing of local people. It involves everyone playing a part in improving the quality of life for people in Rotherham, now and for future generations.

The Local Action 21 project has 2 main aims:

Awareness Raising and Education

This can be in the form of providing resource information and contacts for teachers, delivering assemblies, lesson plans and practical activities on a broad range of environmental / ESD themes, for example ecological/global footprints.

Awareness raising sessions on sustainable development and Local Action 21 are also available to all other areas of the community.

Environmental Projects

Assistance in helping to nurture ideas, find funding, and plan and implement projects contributing to sustainable development in Rotherham.

Examples of projects:

Waste recycling/composting projects, junk sculptures, murals, energy efficiency, learning through music and drama, tree planting, gardens/nature areas, play areas, litter picks and Greencheck (a school based environmental management systems).

Local Action 21 themes contribute towards Citizenship, Personal Social and Health Education and can be integrated into all curriculum subjects. Assistance is also available to gain the Eco Schools Award and the Healthy Schools standard. Open to all Key Stages.

Useful Links

 Rotherham Council - Environmental Education
 Rotherham Council - Sustainable Development
 Eco-Schools
 Every Child Matters
 Groundwork
 Groundwork Dearne Valley
 Healthy Schools
 Local Action 21 org 
 Sustainable Schools

Case Study

Local Action 21 in Rotherham (99.6KB)

Contact:

David Wilde
Local Action 21 Officer
Tel: 01709 822789 (Rotherham Council)
Tel: 01226 740077 (Groundwork Dearne Valley)
david.wilde@rotherham.gov.uk