New president for city’s conservationvolunteers

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), which runs activities in the Londonderry area, have appointed a new President.
Appointment: Jonathon PorrittAppointment: Jonathon Porritt
Appointment: Jonathon Porritt

Jonathon Porritt is a leading sustainability expert, is to take over from The Lord Norrie who has been President since 1987. Jonathon is currently a Vice President of TCV, and has supported the organisation in many capacities over time.

Mr Porritt is the co-founder of ‘Forum for the Future’, and is an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development. Established in 1996, Forum for the Future is now the UK’s leading sustainable development charity, partnering some of the world’s leading companies.

He has previously spent nine years providing high-level advice to Government Ministers as Chairman of the UK Sustainable Development Commission. In February 2012 he was installed as the Chancellor of Keele University in February 2012.

Jonathon received a CBE in January 2000 for services to environmental protection.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Porritt, said: “I am delighted to be taking up the role of President of TCV, and I have long been an admirer of their very practical dedication to all elements of sustainability. Of particular interest at the moment is the impact that TCV’s work has on the health and wellbeing of communities, from environmental, social and economic angles. We all need to help make some fundamental improvements.”

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