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January 2009
‘Green stimulus’ needs to match ambition of climate change targets
The Sustainable Development Commission Scotland welcomes the Committee on Climate Change’s ambitious…
Landmark Scottish Climate Change Bill welcomed
The Sustainable Development Commission Scotland today welcomed the publication of the Scottish Climate…
Creating the right climate for progress
The Scottish Climate Change Bill represents one of the most significant pieces of legislation being…
Public debate crucial to making best long-term decision on Severn Tidal Power
Welcoming the Severn Tidal Power consultation and draft shortlist of schemes announced today, the Sustainable Development Commission stressed the need for open public debate in order to help identify the best way of capturing the enormous renewable energy resource of the Severn estuary whilst safeguarding its internationally important combination of species and habitats and bringing lasting benefits to local communities.
SDC Scotland supports communities tackling climate change
With the third round of successful bids to the Climate Challenge Fund now decided, communities across…
Climate Challenge Fund Supporting Alliance
Welcome to the Climate Challenge Fund supporting alliance information pages. The advice here…
SDC: 'Heathrow expansion without independent review of UK aviation is irresponsible'
The Sustainable Development Commission renews its call for a Special Commission to undertake a major…
SDC: 'Heathrow expansion without independent review of UK aviation is irresponsible'
The Sustainable Development Commission renews its call for a Special Commission to undertake a major…
December 2008
Sustainable Food for Scotland
Earlier this year the Scottish Government conducted a public discussion about the content of a new…
Commissioners Speak Out
The Sustainable Development Commission Scotland frequently speaks out on key issues that are important…