We are the UK Government’s independent adviser on sustainable development. Through advocacy, advice and
appraisal, we help put sustainable development at the heart of Government policy
October 2010
SDC Hosts Session on Community Investment
There is great enthusiasm in communities across the country for projects which embrace sustainable development,…
Visit to The Works, Ebbw Vale
SDC Wales Commissioner Peter Davies, along with SDC staff, recently toured The Works at Ebbw Vale. The…
One Wales: One Planet - one year on
SDC Wales has produced its commentary on the Assembly Government’s progress on sustainable development…
Commission responds to Welsh food plans
The SDC has urged the Assembly Government to produce clear plans for action to back up its new strategy: ‘Food For Wales, Food From Wales’.
Commissioner appointed Chair of climate group
SDC Wales Commissioner Peter Davies has been appointed as the first independent Chair of the Climate…
SDC Scotland welcomes long-awaited Energy Efficiency Action Plan
The Energy Efficiency Action Plan published by the Scottish Government today (Wednesday 6th October) has a comprehensive approach to reducing energy use in Scottish homes, businesses and transport sector. Despite a range of proposals the Sustainable Development Commission Scotland is still concerned that transport and planning policy is failing to deliver sustainable, low carbon communities.
Tim Jackson's Economic Reality Check
As the world faces recession, climate change, inequity and more, Tim Jackson delivers a piercing challenge to established economic principles, explaining how we might stop feeding the crises and start investing in our future.
September 2010
SDC: South West Wales must tap into ‘green goldmine’ of clean energy
Commissioner launches region’s ‘Low Carbon Routemap’ with Environment Minister at the…
CDC: Mae'n rhaid i Dde-orllewin Cymru fanteisio ar 'gyfoeth gwyrdd' ynni glân
Y Comisiynydd yn lansio 'Trywydd Carbon Isel' y rhanbarth gyda'r Gweinidog dros yr Amgylchedd yng Ngŵyl…
SEMINAR - 'Natural Energy - Our Economic Future?'
The Sustainable Development Commission NI, W5, and Belfast Metropolitan College invite you to a keynote seminar