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International partnerships
...partners across the world to deliver projects which help prepare us all to meet the challenges of a fast-changing and global society.
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Sustainability and environmental performance
Sustainability is the ability of something to last.
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Geodiversity
Geodiversity is the variety of rocks and minerals, landforms, soils and geological process that form a key component of our natural heritage.
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Sustainability education support for schools
Schools in County Durham have a broad range of support available to them to engage with sustainability education. This support is provided by the Outdoor and Su...
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Ecological emergency
On 6 April 2022, the council's Cabinet declared a countywide ecological emergency in response to the alarming decline in habitat and species diversity. Recogniz...
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Climate emergency
We are in a climate emergency.
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Supporting County Durham's foster carers
There are many children and young people who need loving homes across the county. While foster carers make a significant difference to their lives, it can be a ...
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Cloth nappies
Try cloth nappies instead of disposable ones. You could save up to £400 a year and reduce the amount of nappy waste sent to disposal.
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Consultation on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Low Force, High Force, Gibson's Cave and surrounding areas
Earlier in 2022, we asked for your views on plans to introduce a PSPO that will ban certain behaviours which have a negative effect on the local environment and...
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Shield Row Primary School 5 minute walking zone
Shield Row Primary School joined the school travel planning programme to help resolve issues relating to the site's two car parks. This was achieved by setting ...