What does Sustainable Christchurch care about?

Sustainable Otautahi Christchurch (SOC) is an incorporated membership society, formed in 2005, which carries on the vision of two previous local voluntary organisations, Sustainable Cities Trust and Christchurch-Otautahi Agenda 21 Forum. Former members of both those groups are involved, along with a new generation of Christchurch people, who work towards the bold vision of Christchurch people “practicing, living and demonstrating sustainability in all that they do.”

SOC’s registered charitable aim, which recognises Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi as a foundation, is to actively contribute within Otautahi-Christchurch to opportunities and means for achievement of long term sustainability. In trying to make a difference, and head that direction, SOC members seek to:

• ensure that all people have their basic needs satisfied,
• so that they can live in dignity, in healthy communities,
• while having the minimum adverse impact on natural systems,
• both now and in the future.

If you’d like to read the full set of education, research, design, and other objectives and about how we manage ourselves, you can download a copy of our SOC Constitution. SOC's work is guided by an annual plan. We are also registered as a not-for-profit body with Inland Revenue. Our Annual General Meeting, which elects an executive committee from the membership, is held in June.

You can join SOC from this site, also read more about our action.