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Latest Press Releases
December 2008
Government starting to get to grips with sustainablility targets - but carbon emissions still not on track
Sustainable Development Commission data shows improvement on waste, water and travel targets, but emissions not falling fast enough
Right Signals; Wrong Scale: Missed opportunities in the Pre-Budget Report
Commissioner Tim Jackson responds to the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report
November 2008
Local strategic partnerships can't afford to ignore benefits of sustainable development
New report argues that policy framework and long term benefits to communities make sustainable approach vital for forward-thinking LSPs
October 2008
SDC joint report paths way to tackling carbon emissions from existing homes
The UK Green Building Council with Sustainable Development Commission , Energy Efficient Partnership for Homes and the Technology Strategy Board has presented the Government with a report detailing requirements to reduce carbon emissions from existing homes.
SDC welcomes 80% CO2 target
The Sustainable Development Commission welcomed the government’s announcement that it is to accept the Committee on Climate Change’s recommendation of 80% reduction in CO2 by 2050.
SDC welcomes new department 'to tackle energy security and climate change together'
The Sustainable Development Commission welcomed the new energy and climate change department created in the Cabinet reshuffle.
