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appraisal, we help put sustainable development at the heart of Government policy
June 2010
Have You Got What It Takes To Make A Real Impact?
The 'Impact 2010' Awards could be just what you are looking for.
May 2010
RSUA Awards 'Pathfinders For The Future' of Built Environment
Speaking at the Royal Society of Ulster Architects Design Awards ceremony in the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Thursday 20th May, Head of the Sustainable Development Commission in Northern Ireland, Jim Kitchen, highlighted the importance of embedding sustainable development principles within the design and use of our buildings. Mr Kitchen also focussed on the way in which sustainable development principles can help change the way we interact with our built environment.
April 2010
Regulation, Incentives, and Behaviour Change Key to Sustainable Refurbs
Head of the Sustainable Development Commission in Northern Ireland, Jim Kitchen, today addressed the Constructing Excellence in Northern Ireland conference on Sustainable Refurbishment of Housing.
Head of SDC NI Addresses Conference on Low Carbon Economy
Head of the Sustainable Development Commission in Northern Ireland Jim Kitchen today addressed a seminar hosted by ARUP addressing ‘Carbon and Climate Change - the Northern Ireland Perspective’.
March 2010
Political Leaders Have Key Role in Promoting Sustainable Future
Head of the Sustainable Development Commission in Northern Ireland, Jim Kitchen, addressed an invited audience at the University of Ulster Jordanstown on the opportunities available to our political leaders by delivering a positive message of a sustainable future to people in Northern Ireland.
Public Health Implications of Climate Change Addressed at Dublin Conference
Head of the Sustainable Development Commission in Northern Ireland, Jim Kitchen recently addressed an Institute of Public Health conference in Dublin. Concentrating on the public health implications of climate change for policy makers and service deliverers across Ireland, Mr Kitchen outlined both the scale of the challenge and some of the steps that could be taken to address it.
SDC Welcomes New School Development Plans for Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Sustainable Development Commission has welcomed the positive step taken by the Department of Education to include Sustainable Development as a key component of the new regulations governing the drafting of school development plans in Northern Ireland.
SDC Excited by Energy Efficient Homes Competition
The Sustainable Development Commission in Northern Ireland has welcomed the launch of a design competition by the Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie MLA, which will challenge entrants to build 70 of Northern Ireland’s most energy efficient homes.
SDC Welcomes Ministerial Launch of Code 4 Housing Development
Head of the Northern Ireland Sustainable Development Commission Jim Kitchen has welcomed the launch by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie of a new housing scheme in East Belfast today. The development of 17 townhouses will be the first social housing scheme in Northern Ireland to meet the level 4 requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Challenge Europe 2010: Play Your Part in Tackling Climate Change
If you are passionate about climate issues and want to make a real difference, why not take part in the British Council’s international project, Challenge Europe.