Join 47 other countries in this international initiative designed to encourage whole-school action for the environment.

The Government has also spent several months trying to encourage joint action with private businessmen to revive the economy.

Encourage positive action if you wish your child or partner to desist from certain activities.

The French have also stopped testing to encourage international action on a comprehensive ban.

Both major parties are split about how to encourage voluntary action.

I think the role of the governor here is to encourage action.

We encourage innovation, independent action, team spirit and personal growth in all our members.

"The key is to create an environment for something to happen, something that encourages spontaneous action," he said.

They wanted to use their art in order to express political outrage and encourage political action.

Environmental groups encourage individual action against global warming, often aimed at the consumer.