How to Live Sustainably in Dundee
Click on a section to find out more about what Dundee is doing in each of these areas and useful resources and advice to help you live more sustainably.
Sustainable Dundee
National and Local Policy Influencing Sustainability in Dundee
The Scottish Governments Climate Change Plan, and Energy Strategy provide the strategic framework for our transition to a low carbon Scotland. It includes proposals and policies to reduce emissions from electricity generation, housing, transport, services, industry, forestry, peatlands, waste, and agriculture.
What is the Council Doing?
Many sustainability projects have already been implemented by the Council and in March 2018 the Council demonstrated its commitment in tackling climate change when the Lord Provost, Cllr Ian Borthwick, and the Leader of the Council signed Dundee City Council up to the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy; a global initiative that brings together local governments in a voluntary commitment to reduce emissions and develop an action plan tha
Sustainable Dundee
What is sustainability and what does it mean for Dundee?
Sustainability is concerned with looking after our natural environment whilst ensuring a strong economy and a fair and healthy society. These three pillars of economy, environment and society are dependent on each other for a Sustainable Dundee: