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 TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY IN KOLDING
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With recognition of the so called Aalborg Charter in 1994 Kolding City Council committed itself to act as a catalyst for sustainable development. And as a sustainable society requires changes in all spheres of local community, the authorities adopted the three main approaches: 1. the municipality as a green company 2. "green" administration of regulations and 3. green civic conduct. |
The Municipality as a Green company
Around 6,000 employees, including municipal administrations, schools, and institutions are being trained to implement environmental management. Also, kindergartens participate in the environmental management activities, and children are engaged in numerous activities. |
Back to nature in a Kindergarten in Kolding |
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Green Administration of regulations
By integrating Agenda 21 undertakings with current regulations, the municipality can influence the surrounding society and direct it towards sustainable development. Waste plan, environmental networking of the municipality with industry on environmental management, environmental approvals and lifecycle evaluation are just a few examples. |
Green civic conduct
In order to get the citizens involved in the Agenda 21 work, a number of activities has been initiated such as: restoration of watercourses in co-operation with all the municipal schools, Urban Ecology Centre promoting "green consumer" behaviour, district improvement project based on the Agenda 21 undertakings, environmental improvements, and "green flag / green school" initiatives where teachers and pupils are working together in the course of education curriculum on weekly environmental topics.
Finally, during 1998-2000, an Agenda 21 Plan will be drawn up. All sectors in the municipality will be motivated to participate in the implementation of the plan. |
Further information:
Mr Michael Damm
Technical Administration Municipality of Kolding
Fax:
+45 7 5520593
e-mail:
Mida@kolding.dk |
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