A clear focus makes it easier for people to understand sustainability and take action. The Biosphere Eco-City provides
this focus by dividing Sustainability into these specific 10 areas of interest called
Themes of Sustainability.
This database allows people and organizations to share information on their projects so that others can get ideas and
contact them. For more detail see the
Biosphere Eco-City Model. The Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City (BEC)
Database is rebuilding with this new website. You may see
what others are doing or
submit a project to the Ottawa BEC Database.
This is a simple tool to encourage initiative. Sustainability Plans identify issues and suggest projects to address them.
The Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City Council created an Ottawa
Sustainability Plan as a prototype and then helped
local students develop a plan for their school. With it, students can make individual commitments for action. If you
would like to develop a plan for your organization, click
Contact Us. For more detail see the
Biosphere Eco-City Model.
"Our struggle for global sustainability will be won or lost in cities." Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General
These projects demonstrate practical and innovative approaches to sustainability. This will encourage initiative and share information. Project methods and results are shared, so that others may try similar approaches. For more detail on Demonstration Projects, see the
Biosphere Eco-City Model. To read about Ottawa Demonstration Projects, see
Agricultural Biodiversity or
Sustainability Tour.
