Dundee - Scotland's First Fairtrade City
On 5th March 2004, Dundee was officially declared
a Fairtrade City, becoming - along with Aberdeen - the first in
Scotland.
The accolade comes after many years of
campaigning, coordinated by the One World Centre, to raise awareness of
trade justice and to encourage the sale of fairly-traded products in
Dundee's shops and cafes. To be recognised as a Fairtrade City, Dundee
had to meet the five goals set by the Fairtrade Foundation:
- the local council passes a resolution
supporting Fairtrade
- a range of Fairtrade products is readily
available in the area's shops and cafes
- Fairtrade products are used by a number of
local workplaces and community organisations
- there is media coverage and popular support
for the campaign
- a local Fairtrade steering group is convened
to ensure continued commitment to its Fairtrade City status
 Dundee's
achievement of Fairtrade City status was celebrated at a Civic
Reception, when Lord Provost John Letford was presented with the
official certificate by local singer Sheena Wellington. Guests also
heard from pupils of the city's St Mary's Primary School and Grove
Academy, who have worked on Fair Trade projects.
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