Poole Partnership and Bournemouth 2026, working with Poole and Bournemouth Councils and other partners, aim to promote a sustainable future for the conurbation - partners came together at the 'Reducing our carbon footprint in Bournemouth and Poole' conference held at Bournemouth University on 2 April 2008. Delegates were able to find out what is already happening to tackle and respond to climate change and explore how we can work together to do more to tackle climate change now.

Presentations used at the Conference are now available for download:

" Travelling Less Far for future prosperity" - John Grimshaw, Sustrans Chief Executive

"Engaging the NHS with energy issues" - Sam Crowe, Bournemouth & Poole Primary Care Trust

"Wessex Water and energy efficiency" - Dan Green, Wessex Water

"Proposed bo-mass boiler at King's Park Nursery" - Kevin Smith, Bournemouth Borough Council

"Helping your organisation to run greener events" - Phil Harding, Government Office for the South West

"Resource Efficiency in the Hotel & Leisure Industry" - Emma Burlow, Envirowise

"Dorset Energy Advice Centre - working with the private rented sector" - Peter Bywater, Dorset Energy Advice Centre

"Find out more about your organisation's carbon footprint..." - Caroline Doble, Carbon Trust

See also the Daily Echo Report on the Conference

See news item regarding the new greener events guide.