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September 2010
The Future of the SDC in Northern Ireland
Will Day, Chair of the Sustainable Development Commission, and Jim Kitchen, Head of the Commission in Northern Ireland, have expressed their disappointment at Defra’s announcement that it intends to withdraw its funding for the SDC from the next financial year, and both paid tribute to the Commission’s ten years of putting sustainability on the political map.
SD Implementation Plan Public Consultation - A Chance to Have Your Say
The Sustainable Development Commission in Northern Ireland is encouraging people across the region to attend the forthcoming Sustainable Development Implementation Plan consultation events. Head of SDC NI, Jim Kitchen explains:
July 2010
SDC Scotland statement on the UK funding announcement
Commenting on the UK Government’s decision to end funding for the Sustainable Development Commission,…
Ymateb CDC Cymru i gyhoeddiad ariannu Defra
Datganiad gan Comisiynydd CDC Cymru, Peter Davies
SDC Northern Ireland Statement on UK Funding Announcement
Commenting on the UK Government’s decision to end funding for the Sustainable Development Commission, Head of the SDC in Northern Ireland, Jim Kitchen, said:
Gall adnewyddu ar lefel cymdogaeth leihau costau a gwella cymunedau Cymru
Mae prosiectau arloesol i wella cymunedau yng Nghymru wedi derbyn sylw gan y CDC yn ein hadroddiad newydd ‘Mae’r Dyfodol yn Lleol'.
SDC responds to Defra funding decision
Will Day, Chair of the Sustainable Development Commission, today (Thursday 22 July) expressed his disappointment…
SDC Wales response to Defra funding announcement
Statement by SDC Wales Commissioner, Peter Davies.
Workshops to shape Public Duties on climate change
There is support for clear guidance to help public bodies address climate change. That is the main conclusion from a workshop on the public Sector Duty under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act.
Registering with Good Corporate Citizenship tool required for all NHSScotland Boards
The Good Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model (GCCAM) aims to maximise the NHS’ positive impact while reducing any harmful effects from the running of its operations.
All NHSScotland Boards are now required to assess their good corporate citizenship and have a Board level Sustainable Development Champion.