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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SDC)  The Sustainable Development Commission is the Government's independent adviser on sustainable development, reporting to the Prime Minister, the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales and the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. The Sustainable Development Commission is the Government's independent advisory body on sustainable development. The role of the SCD is to produce evidence-based reports on contentious environment, social and economic issues, as well as establishing relationships, sharing best-practice between administrations and acting as watchdog on the effectiveness of government policies in promoting sustainable development. WEBSITE SPONSORS
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 SDC responds to Defra funding decisionWill Day expresses his disappointment at Defra’s decision to withdraw its funding of the SDC, and pays tribute to ten years of putting sustainability on the map. Becoming the andquot;Greenest Government Everandquot;The fifth annual SDC watchdog report finds that Sustainability measures are saving Government £60-70 million every year. » Read more » Download Becoming the ‘Greenest Government Ever’ The Future is LocalThe SDC´s latest report argues that empowering communities to lead local improvement works is the best way to tackle climate change and improve quality of life.» Read more Sustainable development is key to tackling health inequalities and climate changeThe SDC´s contribution to Fair Society, Healthy Lives - The Marmot Review has now been released as a stand-alone report. New Government right to prioritise leading by example on emissionsThe Sustainable Development Commission has hailed the new Government’s commitment to cut public sector emission by 10% in 12 months as an excellent signal. » Read more SDC welcomes Government’s ´Food 2030´ StrategyThe SDC welcomes the Government´s Food 2030 strategy, hailing its focus on healthy, sustainable diets. IT can make travel easier, safer and greenerTransport currently accounts for 29% of the UK’s total CO2 emissions, but more effective use of ICT could reduce emissions, as well as curb congestion, accidents and noise levels. Sustainable development is key to tackling health inequalities and climate changeThe SDC´s contribution to Fair Society, Healthy Lives - The Marmot Review has now been released as a stand-alone report. » Read more » Download Sustainable development: The key to tackling health inequalities SDC publishes Welsh Language SchemeThe Sustainable Development Commission has published its statutory Welsh Language Scheme, developed with and approved by the Welsh Language Board. Next Page | Last Page | |
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