Sustainability

Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of people today and providing them with a good quality of life without compromising the quality of life of future generations. It is characterised typically, as achieving an optimum balance between social, environmental, and economic considerations. It means being responsible for how our actions impact upon others, within our district, in neighbouring areas, and around the world.

• Active Travel
• Biodiversity
• Climate Change 
• Eco Schools Programme 
• Annual Schools’ Environmental Poster Competition
• Environmental Youth Speak 
• Fairtrade 
• Litterpick Support Request
• NMDDC Sustainability and Environment Statement
• The CANN Project 

Under the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is required in the exercise of its functions, to act in the manner it considers best to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development in Northern Ireland, except to the extent that it considers that such action is not reasonably practicable.

The Council must be aware of, and have regard for, any strategy or guidance relating to sustainable development issued by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs or any other Northern Ireland Department.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council aims to embed the ethos of sustainability throughout its operations and to provide leadership for the community.