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Wales Green List 2009: 52 Green Heroes Revealed

Wales Green List 52 sustainable development champions have been named in Wales’ first annual Green List. The green heroes from across Wales have been recognised for taking action to create a brighter future for Wales.

The Wales Green List celebrates individuals making Wales a better and more sustainable place to live. It’s the first list of its kind in Wales, bringing together the different elements of sustainable development – environmental, economic and social – in one award.

The list, which was compiled by Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales, shows that green heroes are no longer restricted to stereotypical environmentalists but can just as easily be ordinary people, from any background, making a difference in their own way.

A photo portrait exhibition featuring 21 green heroes from the Wales Green List was launched on 19 October 2009 and is currently touring venues across Wales, together with a film of the 21 green heroes.

Prior to this Welsh launch, Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales took the photographic exhibition to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C. to raise awareness of many of the exciting and innovative projects going on across Wales.

Included on the Wales Green List 2009 are chief executives in private companies, SME managing directors, politicians, parents, campaigners, poets, musicians and many more. Well-known names on list include Jane Davidson, Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing and Gillian Clarke, National Poet of Wales.

Speaking at a celebration at the Senedd on 19 October 2009, Helen Nelson, Director of Cynnal Cymru - Sustain Wales said:

“The first ever Wales Green List highlights the fantastic efforts of some of our unsung heroes who are helping to create a brighter future for Wales.

“Every single person on the list has an inspirational story to tell and I’m sure their efforts will inspire others to take action too.”

A panel, representing business, media, voluntary sector and sustainable development (Mike Batt, Carbon Trust; Chris Kelsey, Media Wales; Peter Davies, Sustainable Development Commission; Clare Sain-Ley-Berry, Environment Wales; Richard Jarvis, and Helen Nelson, Cynnal Cymru - Sustain Wales) chose the best examples of sustainable development from numerous nominations received by members of the public.

Read about our 52 green heroes

The Wales Green List and photo exhibition celebrate the fantastic work being done across Wales. Come along and be inspired by the action that’s helping create a sustainable Wales.

Wales Green List Tour Dates

November 2009
- EcoDysgu, Bridgend
- BBC Here for You Roadshow, Pwllheli

December 2009
- Pontardawe Arts Centre, Neath Port Talbot
- Venue Cymru, Llandudno

January 2010
- Trerhondda (Arts Factory), Ferndale, Rhondda

February 2010
- Fernhill Community Centre, Mountain Ash

March 2010
- Carmarthenshire Environment Partnership, Carmarthenshire
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre Café, Aberystwyth

April 2010
- Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan
- Y Galeri, Caernarfon

May 2010
- National Waterfront Museum, Swansea

June 2010
- The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthenshire

July 2010
- Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre, Brecon

August 2010
- National Eisteddfod, Blaenau Gwent

September 2010
- The Old Library, Cardiff

Some venues are subject to final confirmation. Additional tour dates to be added due to popular demand. Please check our website for further details. www.sustainwales.com/www.cynnalcymru.com

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