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December 2008
‘Green stimulus’ needs to match ambition of climate change targets
The Sustainable Development Commission welcomes the Committee on Climate Change’s ambitious recommendations…
October 2008
The UK Government has begun the search for a new Chair of the Sustainable Development Commission
The SDC works across Government at the UK level and in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as an independent…
SDC welcomes 80% CO2 target
The Sustainable Development Commission welcomed the government’s announcement that it is to accept…
SDC welcomes new department 'to tackle energy security and climate change together'
The Sustainable Development Commission welcomed the new energy and climate change department created…
June 2008
SDC Commissioner convenes session with key public sector leaders
As the SDC in Wales begins the task of delivering its refreshed work programme, Peter Davies, SDC Commissioner…
May 2008
Renewable Energy Route Map Consultation Response
In its response to the Renewable Energy Route Map consultation, the SDC welcomed the commendable aspiration…
Breaking the Holding Pattern
Breaking the holding pattern: a new approach to aviation policymaking in the UK, finds that there is…
Launch of Renewable Energy Route Map for Wales
The Minister for Sustainablility, Environment and Housing, Jane Davidson has launched the consultation…
Launch of NHS Wales Travel Plan Toolkit
The toolkit has been developed by Welsh Health Estates in partnership with key stakeholders including,…
Video: Government retreat on free home energy monitors
SDC Chair, Jonathon Porritt, gives his views on the recent decision by BERR (Department for Business,…