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Ensure Biodiversity is maintained


This BARS – Biodiversity Action Reporting System website came live in 2005 and provides instant information on what is happening to species and habitats included in Biodiversity Action Plans BAPs.

You can make the choice of: species/habitat; geographical area; organization; action type on the interactive site.  

Internet technology is now helping to keep track of the state of important species and habitats. You can become involved and provide data.

Measure your ecological footprint


The Ecological Footprint is a tool that will help you find what impact your lifestyle has on the planet.

Every individual, household, business and country has an ecological footprint. The site is calculating the footprints of Wales, Cardiff and Gwynedd and developing innovative ways to help reduce each.
The site includes a link to the 50pp document The Footprint of Wales, 2002 a report to the Welsh Assembly Government by WWF, Cymru, researched and written by Best Foot Forward.

Research different groups.

There are many campaigns on climate change by different organizations. Each have a different focus. Look carefully at several and see if you would like to join






Link to students in other countries

through the United Nations Environment Programme


with e dialogue, youth exchange


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