Communities and Environmental Responsibility

Participation can take many forms, from attending an information session to caring for a shared green space. Every contribution strengthens collective responsibility.

Communities that understand their local environment are better placed to protect it and to voice informed views on decisions that affect it.

Schools, residents' associations, local businesses and civil society groups can achieve more together than separately.

Respecting shared spaces, disposing of waste correctly and caring for trees and green areas are everyday expressions of environmental responsibility.

Workshops, conversations and simple guides help spread practical environmental know-how within a community.

Ideas that communities across Europe have explored include:

Groups and institutions interested in cooperating on environmental awareness are welcome to contact the foundation through the partnership inquiry form.