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June 2008
What do you think?
Earlier this year the Sustainable Development Commission undertook an assessment of the Scottish Government's…
Climate Challenge Fund Announced
Media Comment: Friday 28th March 2008
The Sustainable Development Commission welcomes the announcement…
April 2008
Saltire Prize Welcomed
Media comment: Wednesday 2nd April 2008
Today the Scottish Government announced the details of the Saltire…
March 2008
Report recommends renewable heat for Scotland
Media Comment: Tuesday 5th February 2008
Today the Forum for Renewable Energy Development Scotland (FREDS)…
February 2008
Will Scotland heed the call of the tide?
Thoughts from Commissioner Hugh RavenLast week the UK Government announced plans to review options for…
Climate is right for overhaul of energy regulation
News Release: Wednesday 19th September 2007
Sustainable Development Commission calls for changes to Ofgem’s…
Commissioner Appraises Performance
Jan Bebbington speaks at Scottish Parliament Reception
On 5th September 2007 Jan Bebbington delivered…
Executive urged to link up action on Food, Health and the Environment
News Release: 7th February 2007
The Sustainable Development Commission, today echoed calls by the Scottish…
Director speaks of changing tides
SDC Scotland Director, Maf Smith recently addressed the All Energy 07 Conference in Aberdeen.
He…
Carbon Offsetting - friend or foe?
Thoughts from Commissioner Hugh Raven
With climate change so high among public concerns, carbon neutrality…