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Antigonish Sustainable Development
OUR VISION
We envision our region thriving in a manner that is environmentally responsible, economically properous, culturally vibrant and socially just, ensuring a healthy community for future generations.
OUR MISSION
ASD is a community based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, and advancing sustainable development in the Antigonish area. ASD recognizes this is a continuous process that strives to improve quality of life and economic stability while protecting the earth's natural life support systems.
ASD will support the Town and County of Antigonish in becoming a model sustainable community through the engagement of its citizens. The ASD works from a four pillared or holistic approach to sustainability, meaning that they consider each initiative in terms of the economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
Our Contribution to Community - ASD’s Role
We aim to engage the community by:
- Inspiring, educating and challenging local individuals, organizations and public service providers to envision and work towards a greener and sustainable future.
- Partnering with local individuals, public service providers, NGO’s and businesses to encourage communications, networking and collaboration in creating change.
- Developing effective ways to protect and enhance quality of life locally.
- Recognizing opportunities for action and working together to achieve meaningful results on the ground.
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