What is the project about?

WWF is working with Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and North Lanarkshire Councils to reduce their local and global environmental impact. The project will explore some of the top examples of sustainable living and working and ‘footprint’ different policy options for each area. What will achieve the greatest footprint reduction – an increase in recycling rates, or improved energy efficiency? What can the council do to achieve change? Where is the biggest bang for the buck? The footprint analysis will be based on the most up to date local data available, providing the best analysis of environmental impact to date.

Project Objectives:

• Measure the footprint of each local authority area;
• Develop a software tool for policy-making;
• Develop a strategy and projects to reduce the footprint; and
• Produce education materials for schools to measure a whole school footprint.

CESD Resources:

• Counting Consumption - Ecological Budget UK Report 2006
• Ecological Footprints - Taking the First Step
• Ecological Footprints - Taking the Next Step

Useful Links:

• Scotland's Footprint
• LT Scotland Sustainable Development

Related Resources:

• North Lanarkshire Footprint Reduction Strategy
• North East Footprint Reduction Plan
• Final Report – Results and Next Steps
• Towards a One Planet Scotland Report

Useful Contacts

WWF-UK Project Officer:

Elizabeth Leighton