Sustainability East is the East of England's independent sustainable development champion.

We work with policy makers, local government, public agencies and private business to help embed sustainable development in the region and beyond. We do this by commissioning research, hosting conferences, supporting education and acting as a candid friend

Sustainability East Meetings

Sustainability East meets quarterly and meeting dates and venues for 2010 are included below:

In addition to discussing tabled business, Sustainability East meetings provide a valuable forum for lively debates and workshops on future policy options for a wide range of regional sustainable development issues; including farming and food, energy, water resources, sustainable transport, behaviour change and sustainable living and coastal management. Experts give presentations and key stakeholders are invited to participate in the ensuing discussion. The usual format of meetings is therefore as follows:

Details of past meetings

16 December 2009

The workshop - entitled 'Sustainable Living and Behaviour Change - Market Opportunities and Market Threats' - explored the role of businesses and organisations in promoting more sustainable behaviour and responding to the economic opportunities and challenges this brings.

Presentations and associated documents can be accessed here.