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Andy Rowland Manager, e codyfi

Ecodyfi An introduction. Andy Rowland Manager, e codyfi. 1 March 2011. What is eco dyfi?. eco logy & eco nomy. A local organisation bringing people together to foster sustainable community regeneration in the Dyfi Valley. What are we doing?.

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Andy Rowland Manager, e codyfi

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  1. Ecodyfi An introduction Andy Rowland Manager, ecodyfi 1 March 2011

  2. What is ecodyfi? ecology & economy A local organisation bringing people together to foster sustainable community regeneration in the Dyfi Valley

  3. What are we doing? Improving our quality of life in ways that don’t destroy the very things we value Developing a robust economy, a strong sense of community and a healthy environment

  4. Our vision “for the Dyfi Valley to be a thriving bilingual community… …with a reputation for sustainability”

  5. Development • Partnership initiated 1997 by PCC, Dulas Ltd etc. • First project 1998 – 2002 Community renewables • Company limited by guarantee formed 1999 • Reformed with wider agenda & local control 2002 • Managed by Board of 15 people • Have had up to 6 paid staff, depending on funding • £120,000 turnover 2009/10, mostly grants • No core funding; contracts increasingly important

  6. WHAT: 1998 – 2001 Tourism Renewable energy Waste Woodlands Transport

  7. WHAT: 2002 - 2011 Housing & community facilities Language/landscape Tourism Sustainable energy Waste, ecological footprint & sustainable living Health & outdoor activity Public transport, cycling & walking Community consultations & planning including Dyfi Biosphere Youth facilities

  8. Recent paid activities/projects • Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy

  9. Recent paid activities/projects • Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy • Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research

  10. Recent paid activities/projects • Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy • Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research • Dyfi Footprint partnership project

  11. Recent paid activities/projects • Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy • Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research • Dyfi Footprint partnership project • Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape

  12. Recent paid activities/projects • Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy • Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research • Dyfi Footprint partnership project • Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape • Sustainable tourism

  13. Recent paid activities/projects • Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy • Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research • Dyfi Footprint partnership project • Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape • Sustainable tourism • Community therapeutic garden

  14. Recent paid activities/projects • Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy • Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research • Dyfi Footprint partnership project • Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape • Sustainable tourism • Community therapeutic garden • Community Land Trust

  15. Recent paid activities/projects • Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy • Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research • Dyfi Footprint partnership project • Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape • Sustainable tourism • Community therapeutic garden • Community Land Trust • Community action planning (CMI/Biosphere) • Dyfodol Cambria: eg&s engagement

  16. Unpaid activities/projects • UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere • Bro Ddyfi Communities First • Dyfi Travel Guide • Community Energy Fund • Consultations & networking • Information & signposting • Company management & development

  17. Mentoring • Subject specific: includes community based sustainable energy, ecological footprint, active travel • Process: includes partnership working, behaviour change, community engagement

  18. Partnerships & networking • Evolved from partnership to social enterprise • Facilitate other groups & joint actions • Partnerships with businesses & public sector (tourism) • Dyfi Biosphere process • Community Climate Change, Communiversity & Ynni’r Fro team

  19. Behaviour change • Mentro Allan seeking more active behaviours – a targeted health intervention – offered supported participation • Ecological Footprint – limited success beyond usual suspects – appeal to relevant motivations • Dyfi Travel Guide – information provision alone not sufficient

  20. Community engagement • Intermediary between people & “them” • Provide funding support • Bilingual delivery • Communities First participatory appraisal • Motivations/benefits vary between people • Barriers can include the image & perceived identity of the messenger

  21. www.ecodyfi.org.uk andy.rowland@ecodyfi.org.uk 01654 703965 dyfibiosphere.org.uk

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