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Measuring the impact of community environment initiatives

publication date: May 9, 2011
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Oxfordshire County Council needed to understand the impact of its community environment initiatives on carbon emissions, community cohesion and its communities' sense of identity. Access a case study which explores how the council developed an impact framework to estimate lifetime impacts and compare the cost effectiveness of different activities.

http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=27020451

Oxfordshire County Council operates a network of community action groups (CAGs) promoting resource and energy efficiency across the county. The CAGs are run by volunteers and carry out a wide range of activities such as:

  • events -  including low Carbon Living Fairs, eco days, walks and cycle maintenance workshops
  • information stands  at stations or shops
  • libraries where community members can borrow eco gadgets or light bulbs
  • leaflets and guides to encourage environmental measures.