Leicester
Country: United Kingdom
City population: 288 000.
Area: 79.09 km2
Mayor: Colin Hall
LAB Contacts in Leicester:
Gavin Fletcher gfletcher@gwll.org.uk
Helen O'Brien helen.o'brien@leicester.gov.uk
Anna Dodd Anna.Dodd@leicester.gov.uk
City of Leicester and the LAB 5-step process
All 21 LAB pioneer local governments go through a 5-step process, culminating in the implementation of five new biodiversity initiatives. The steps are as follows:
Step 1: Production of a biodiversity report
Step 2: Acceptance of the Durban Commitment - Leicester have signed
Step 3: Production of a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP)
Step 4: Acceptance of a commitment to the LBSAP
Step 5: Implementation of five new or improved biodiversity initiatives
Other related links and information:
Leicester presentation at 2nd LAB workshop, Durban
Leicester presentation at first LAB workshop, Zagreb
Leicester Case Description
For more information on Leicester, visit their website:
