Sustainability in Prisons – Tackling Climate Change and Enhancing Environmental Outcomes: Leaflets and Insights

Sustainability in Prisons – Tackling Climate Change and Enhancing Environmental Outcomes: Leaflets and Insights

 

Introduction


This report with case studies has been compiled by the EuroPris Real Estate Expert Group to offer guidance and encouragement to the European prison community to help advance the respective journeys to reduce climate emissions and achieve broader sustainability ambitions. The climate crisis requires us to think and act differently about how to manage prison operations and look after land and buildings. The aim, through this paper, is to offer insight –  in an easy-to-read format  – into how EuroPris members can go about realising their sustainable ambitions.

Directory


To support the drive to green our prisons, tackle climate change, and address biodiversity loss, a range of interconnected challenges must be jointly addressed. There is no single solution. To provide a focused approach to the actions needed on Climate Change and Sustainability in Prisons, the Expert Group have grouped the broad range of actions under three key themes:

  1. Tackling Climate Change
  2. Promoting Resource Efficiency 
  3. Promoting and Enhancing Nature

     

Browse through the different case studies by clicking on the different sub-themes below.

 

Alternatively, you can read the full comprehensive report here.  

Effective Energy Management

1.      Case Study 1 – Energy and Water Management Systems (Managed by Prisons) – Northern Ireland 

2.      Case Study 2 – Energy Management Information System (Managed across Government) – Croatia

3.      Case Study 3 – Boiler Optimisation Programme – England/Wales

Transport

4.      Case Study 4 – Use of Electrical Vehicles amongst the Prison Fleet – France

5.      Case Study 5 – Greening Prison Escort Fleet and Use of HVO fuel– Northern Ireland

Renewable Energy – Reducing emissions of GHG (greenhouse gases)

6.      Case Study 6 – Solar Farm (Prison) – Northern Ireland 

7.      Case Study 7 – Solar Power (Community-based) – Lower Saxony (Germany)


Irrigation and Flood Alleviation

8.      Case Study 8 – Creation of Water Reservoirs – Italy

Adapting Buildings for a Warming Climate  

9.      Case Study 9 – Adaptation Measures – Spain

Waste Management

10.      Case Study 10 – Recycling – Northern Ireland

11.      Case Study 11 – Reducing Organic Waste – Ireland

12.      Case Study 12 – Recycling – Lower Saxony (Germany)

13.      Case Study 13 – Biowaste – Croatia

Water Management

14.      Case Study 14 – Smart Water Meters – England/Wales

15.      Case Study 15 – Rainwater Harvesting – Italy

Biodiversity

16.     Case Study 16 – Biodiversity and Nature – France

17.     Case Study 17 – Nature Recovery Plan – England/Wales

18.     Case Study 18 – Biodiversity-related Considerations for New Prisons – Denmark 

19.     Case Study 19 – Protection of Endangered Species – Northern Ireland

20.     Case Study 20 – Native Tree Nursery – Northern Ireland

21.     Case Study 21 – Seed Keepers Project – Spain