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Global forums such as the international environmental conference held in parallel to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Nov 1995 are vital if full protection of the environment is to be ensured. The Commonwealth offers a stable structure for further debate, and is in a position to bring together local progress on environmental issues and a global perspective. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, held every two years, is a very valuable opportunity for environmentalists to ensure that their views are heard.
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An environmental team leader at Humberside County Council describes his experience on an RTPI/American Planning Association (APA) exchange programme. He visited the Newport planning department in Oregon, and noted several similarities with UK planning departments. Issues of traffic congestion were raised due to the number of Retirement Vehicle (RV) owners, raising a strong case for a local fuel tax. His visit coincided with a major festival concentrating on a wildlife conservation theme.
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Humberside county council commissioned an Environmental Audit of the country in 1991 as part of its approach to sustainability. A public consultation process was included and this was followed by the Environmental Action Programme for implemention. It has extended its EAP into other elements of the Local Agenda 21 programme, including the Humber Estuary Action Programme, the Wildlife Action Programme, the Energy Action Programme and the Waste Action Programme.
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