1. Andy Rowland Manager, ecodyfi 1 March 2011 Ecodyfi An introduction

2. What is ecodyfi? A local organisation bringing people together to foster sustainable community regeneration in the Dyfi Valley ecology & economy

3. Developing a robust economy, a strong sense of community and a healthy environment What are we doing? Improving our quality of life in ways that don’t destroy the very things we value

4. Our vision “for the Dyfi Valley to be a thriving bilingual community… …with a reputation for sustainability”

6. Development Partnership initiated 1997 by PCC, Dulas Ltd etc. First project 1998 – 2002 Community renewables Company limited by guarantee formed 1999 Reformed with wider agenda & local control 2002 Managed by Board of 15 people Have had up to 6 paid staff, depending on funding £120,000 turnover 2009/10, mostly grants No core funding; contracts increasingly important

7. Renewable energy Tourism Waste Woodlands Transport WHAT: 1998 – 2001

8. Sustainable energy Tourism Waste, ecological footprint & sustainable living Public transport, cycling & walking WHAT: 2002 - 2011 Language/landscape Health & outdoor activity Community consultations & planning including Dyfi Biosphere Housing & community facilities Youth facilities

9. Recent paid activities/projects Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy

10. Recent paid activities/projects Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research

11. Recent paid activities/projects Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research Dyfi Footprint partnership project

12. Recent paid activities/projects Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research Dyfi Footprint partnership project Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape

13. Recent paid activities/projects Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research Dyfi Footprint partnership project Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape Sustainable tourism

14. Recent paid activities/projects Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research Dyfi Footprint partnership project Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape Sustainable tourism Community therapeutic garden

15. Recent paid activities/projects Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research Dyfi Footprint partnership project Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape Sustainable tourism Community therapeutic garden Community Land Trust

16. Recent paid activities/projects Ynni’r Fro / Community Renewable Energy Mentro Allan / Venture Out action research Dyfi Footprint partnership project Tirwedd Dyfi: Welsh language & landscape Sustainable tourism Community therapeutic garden Community Land Trust Community action planning (CMI/Biosphere) Dyfodol Cambria: eg&s engagement

17. Unpaid activities/projects UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere Bro Ddyfi Communities First Dyfi Travel Guide Community Energy Fund Consultations & networking Information & signposting Company management & development

18. Mentoring Subject specific: includes community based sustainable energy, ecological footprint, active travel Process: includes partnership working, behaviour change, community engagement

19. Partnerships & networking Evolved from partnership to social enterprise Facilitate other groups & joint actions Partnerships with businesses & public sector (tourism) Dyfi Biosphere process Community Climate Change, Communiversity & Ynni’r Fro team

20. Behaviour change Mentro Allan seeking more active behaviours – a targeted health intervention – offered supported participation Ecological Footprint – limited success beyond usual suspects – appeal to relevant motivations Dyfi Travel Guide – information provision alone not sufficient

21. Community engagement Intermediary between people & “them” Provide funding support Bilingual delivery Communities First participatory appraisal  Motivations/benefits vary between people  Barriers can include the image & perceived identity of the messenger

22. dyfibiosphere.org.uk www.ecodyfi.org.uk 01654 703965 andy.rowland@ecodyfi.org.uk