How to consider environmental sustainability in your heritage project
Climate change is already impacting our society, our natural environment and our heritage.
We want all the projects we fund to reduce the effects of the climate crisis, assist places and people to adapt to our changing planet, and to support nature’s recovery across the UK.
We expect them all to have a positive impact on our environment and we factor a project’s environmental impact into our decision making.
We expect to see environmental sustainability embedded into applicants' decision making.
This applies to all projects – whether our funding is supporting an entire landscape, regeneration of a local park, a museum refurbishment or bringing a community together.
What we expect from projects
To reach our environmental sustainability requirement, we expect all projects we fund to:
- limit any potential damage to the environment
- make a positive impact on the environment and particularly for nature
Including environmental sustainability within your project right from the beginning will mean your project is likely to be more resilient, financially sustainable and have multiple benefits for people and the community.
We expect to see environmental sustainability embedded into applicants' decision making. You should also think about how to measure your environmental sustainability and ensure that this is part of your evaluation strategy.
Essential links
- Our environmental sustainability requirement.
- Read our in-depth good practice guidance.
- Access practical support from the Fit for the Future network.
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Making Brent wilder – brought to life by primary school children
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Shortlist announced for Sustainable Project of the Year
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Over £1million invested in Welsh woodlands, with more funding available
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£3.78million for protected sites and species across Wales
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North Wales seagrass meadows will help tackle the climate crisis
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Roman Magna Project to uncover stories of Hadrian’s Wall fort
Stories
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Publications
How our pioneering programme showed what a vital public resource parks are
Publications
Heritage sector is concerned about financial outlook but committed to the environment
Blogs