The 'Multi' Strategy Approach Reporting on EE Resources within the GDRC Resources on the Internet Environmental Action and EE Environmental action at the local level takes several different forms - such as those listed below. Environmental activity essentially involves providing the necessary services, information etc. It is primarily local in nature, in direct relation to the end user of the service. The activity comes at the end of the implementation cycle, but can also include provision of a policy framework, capacity building exercise etc.
Control involves the minimization, curtailment or suppression of negative effects.
Control of such negative activities takes the form of laws and legislation, enforcement of rules and regulations, education, public awareness etc. Implementation may also include citations, fines, court orders etc. A key common denominator that underpins all environmental action, education involves information dissemination and awareness-building, in order to bring about a change in attitudes and consumption patterns. It aims to influence overall resource utilization. It can be a continuous process, or a one-time process, providing quick summarized information or more comprehensive information.