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
March 2009
New Communications And Engagement Manager in Northern Ireland
In January 2009 the Sustainable Development Commission in Northern Ireland announced the appointment of James Dillon as the organisation’s new Communications and Engagement Manager.
October 2008
Tapping the turn of the tides
The world’s first commercial tidal turbine, known as Seagen, is now installed in the turbulent…
Re-connect Again
As a consequence of the soaring prices of oil and gas, some people are reviving an unwelcome return…
Healthy Futures
SDC Commissioner Anna Coote delivered the keynote presentation at Belfast Healthy Cities’ recent…
New Tricks with Old Bricks
Officially opened in June, the first 300 homes of a new development at Woodbrook near Lisburn have…
June 2008
Sustainable Development embedded in procurement guidance
At the launch of important new guidance to advise the public sector on the purchase of goods and services…
May 2008
SDC announces new date and venue for its 2008 lecture series
Professor Tim Lang, Commissioner for Natural Resources and Land Use, kick starts the Sustainable Development…
Orchard Building is the pick of the crop
The Orchard Building at Stranmillis University College in Belfast has become the first winner of a Sustainable…
Master Class reveals Sustainability as key to economic progress
The launch of OFMDFM’s first Sustainable Development Master Class in March, marked the opening of a…
April 2008
Seeking new climate heroes
The British Council is searching for twenty of Northern Ireland and Ireland’s most motivated young…