The Young Foundation is proud to partner with Derbyshire County Council and the University of Derby on a project co-creating a Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
Work to assess the location and condition of local habitats has already started and will form the basis of the plan. Now residents, groups and organisations are being invited to give their views about the long-term vision and actions needed for communities to work together to improve the local natural environment.
‘Action now to protect our environment for tomorrow’
Councillor Carolyn Renwick, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment, said:
“When nature thrives, we all benefit and we need to take action now to protect our environment for tomorrow. That’s why we’re putting together a Local Nature Recovery Strategy to put plans in place to ensure habitats are restored and improved and nature is protected and prioritised, in all we do, now and in the future. The success of the strategy relies heavily on input from a wide range of people and organisations in Derby and Derbyshire and we’re pleased to welcome the University of Derby and The Young Foundation on board to help capture the comments and views of key groups and figures about what’s needed to help nature on our doorstep to thrive for generations to come.”
‘Supporting a thriving ecosystem’
Discussions with key groups and individuals have already started and will continue into autumn, with face-to-face and online opportunities for people to give their views. Local people will then have a chance to comment on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire in a public consultation due to be launched in January 2025.
Dan Farag, Director of Innovation and Practice at The Young Foundation, said:
“We are delighted to be working with Derbyshire County Council and its partners from across the county to ensure that a range of perspectives shape the future of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. We know that this work is complex but crucial in helping communities, business and the public sector work together differently and alongside nature to support a thriving social, economic and environmental ecosystem to work in harmony together.”
Find out more at www.derbyshirenaturerecovery.co.uk
Community Environment Innovation and Investment Local government & public services Posted on: 28 August 2024