Practical solutions to financial problems16 December 2011
Hackney and Tower Hamlets Friends of the Earth recently held a successful conference to help local authorities share good practice in financial sustainability.
The group are working with other local groups to promote the Get Serious campaign which urges local authorities to commit to reducing emissions by 40% by 2020.
This conference demonstrates the wealth of innovative opportunities that councils have to finance critical sustainability work in their local areas.
Kate Hand, Hackney and Tower Hamlets Friends of the Earth
Council support
'Practical Solutions: financing sustainability in London' - a free, half-day conference took place at Hackney Town Hall with the support of Hackney Council.
Attendees at the conference
The event focussed on the practical solutions to funding environmental sustainability. It was well attended by members of local authorities across London.
Topics dicussed included:
- Current challenges around financing local authority sustainability
- How to secure buy-in
- Case studies from London councils
The group will continue to work with Hackney Council to discuss how emissions can be reduced in tough economic times.
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