SustainableCalderDale.org.uk
Title
Calderdale Sustainability Forum, Calderdale Forward, Halifax
Description
INTRODUCTION TO THE CSF
The Calderdale Sustainability Forum is an umbrella body of organisations, groups and individuals in Calderdale concerned with promoting sustainable development in Calderdale. We encourage the exchange of information, expertise and ideas on issues relating to sustainability and are currently involved in education and awareness raising activities throughout the borough. The CSF is managed by a board of directors and currently employs two staff members.
The Forum's History
The CSF came into being in May 2001 when the Environment Forum as it was then, changed its name and became a fully-fledged independent organisation by registering as a company limited by guarantee. At the time, it was felt that the change of name was essential in order to more accurately reflect the broad range of interests of our membership, which include people and organisations from business, the voluntary and community sector, and public bodies.
International Context
In 1992 the first UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) was held in Rio de Janeiro. Also known as the Earth Summit, the conference resulted in significant international agreements relating to issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity. An agenda was also set for achieving various environmental and developmental goals. Agenda 21, as it became known, provided a framework for countries to implement social, economic and environmental objectives to achieve a balanced and integrated approach to development.
