Our Charter
In July 2019 hundreds of Londoners signed the Charter of the London National Park City
The Charter of the London National Park City is a collaborative document that sets out the collective ambitions, goals and aims of the London National Park City movement.
It’s aligned with the Universal Charter of National Park Cities which was co-created by representatives from over 50 countries around the world over a two year period.
The Charter was signed by the Mayor of London and over 300 organisations at a ceremony’s celebrating the launch of London National Park City in July 2019.
The Charter is our invite to you to sign and show your support for London National Park City, and to confirm that you share the ambition, responsibility and power to deliver a city where people, places and nature are better connected.
Charter of the London National Park City
Our vision is to make London a city where people, places and nature are better connected.
Let’s make a National Park City that is rich with nature and where everyone benefits from exploring, playing and learning outdoors. A city where we all enjoy high quality public and green spaces, where the air is clean to breathe and it’s a pleasure to swim in its waters. Together we can make London a greener, healthier, fairer and more harmonious places to live. Why not?
The London National Park City is a shared vision and journey for a better life. Everyone can benefit and contribute everyday.
It is a large-scale and long-term vision that is achievable through many actions. Lots of these things are already happening in London, but by working, learning, sharing and acting together, we can achieve even more.
We are working together for better:
1. Lives, health and wellbeing
2. Wildlife, trees and flowers
3. Places, habitats, air, water, sea & land
4. Time outdoors, culture, art, playing, walking, cycling and eating
5. Locally grown food and responsible consumption
6. Decisions, sharing, learning and working together
7. Relationships with nature & each other
This charter confirms that we collectively share the ambition, responsibility and power to deliver these things and more.
What is a National Park City?
It’s a place, a vision and a city-wide community that is acting together to make life better for people, wildlife and nature. A defining feature is the widespread commitment to act so people, culture and nature work together to provide a better foundation for life.
It is a timely cultural choice, a commitment to a sense of place and way of life that sustains people and nature in London and beyond.
The London Charter draws from the principles and aspirations of the Universal Charter for National Park Cities which aims to inspire others to follow London’s lead. The National Park City Foundation will work with others to publish a regular State of the National Park City report to highlight actions and progress being made to support the National Park City vision.