Sustainable Living Action Group: The secrets of our success Presented by Tara Duncan 23rd June 2009
Sustainable Living Action Group A network of college Environment reps. Students working with University staff towards an environmentally sustainable Durham University. Raising Awareness. Promoting behavioural change. Running projects and events.
Sustainable Living Action Group University Environment Coordinator Students’ Union Environment And Ethics Officer Sustainable Living Programme Coordinator Recent graduate: a full time coordinator SLAG group includes 16 college Environment reps
Why did the project work? Local champions Student driven
Why did the project work? University support Multi way communication
What were the benefits and impacts? Increase in activity and communication Broadening of input
What were the benefits and impacts? Students encouraged to start projects
How was your project received?
What would you do differently? Role profiles Wider communication Aspirations for wider input
What is the essential message for success?