The Carbon Zero NI programme is a sector wide initiative by the Further Education sector under the leadership of the South West College in Northern Ireland. This programme is supported by the Department of Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland through the Innovation Fund, Employer Support Programme

Carbon Zero Northern Ireland provides technology development and innovation support to Industry and will deliver an extensive array of training courses focused on developing a skilled workforce in renewable energy in Northern Ireland.

North West Regional College have been delivering a range of courses in waste management and renewable energies. As part of a series of seminars they plan to deliver a half day seminar on 'Introduction to Sustainable Communities' to members of Northern Ireland's Community and Voluntary Sector.

This free Seminar will be delivered on Wednesday 31st March 2010, 9.30am to 2.30pm at EcoBase Derry, 15 Racecourse Road. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Introduction to Sustainable Communities
As concerns regarding over consumption and wasted resources become more immediate throughout the globe, more and more people and governments are trying to embrace a new way of thinking and acting about their future. Although the motivation for involvement varies, it often includes the desire to improve the quality of community life, to protect the environment, and to encourage individuals to participate in the decisions that affect them.

This introductory course is targeted towards community and voluntary organisations, community activists or any individual that has an interest in living and working in a more sustainable community.

The course will introduce topics such as waste and resource management, energy efficiency and renewables, sustainable self-build, green procurement and land and water use and will explore practical ways in which we can implement projects or measures within our own communities.

For further information or to book your place, please contact Francine on 028 7127 6255.

Kind Regards

Francine

Francine Moran
Lecturer in Sustainable Technologies
North West Regional College
Springtown Campus
Springtown Road
Derry
BT48 0LY