Introduction -- What is sustainable development? -- The global challenges of sustainable development -- Actors and actions in sustainable development -- Sustainable rural livelihoods -- Sustainable urban livelihoods -- Sustainable development in the developing world : an assessment
A suggestion of a mix of formal analyses and participatory techniques as an appropriate way of study on sustainable development in rural regions, as well as to aid local actors and the political process. To begin, a systematic study is necessary to determine the boundaries of the aforementioned opportunity area, within which sustainable growth is conceivable. It must include scientific and local knowledge, cultural values, as well as local and national economic and social development goals. Second, in order to generate new development opportunities, the opportunity space must be increased. This may be accomplished through innovation and institutional change, which necessitates local initiative and capacity building on the part of all stakeholders. ; A suggestion of a mix of formal analyses and participatory techniques as an appropriate way of study on sustainable development in rural regions, as well as to aid local actors and the political process. To begin, a systematic study is necessary to determine the boundaries of the aforementioned opportunity area, within which sustainable growth is conceivable. It must include scientific and local knowledge, cultural values, as well as local and national economic and social development goals. Second, in order to generate new development opportunities, the opportunity space must be increased. This may be accomplished through innovation and institutional change, which necessitates local initiative and capacity building on the part of all stakeholders.
Green, Healthy and Fair is the Sustainable Development Commission's review of the Government's role in enabling supermarkets to deliver a sustainable food system in the UK. ; Publisher PDF
The Sustainable Development Commission believes that the UK Government can and should set the economy on a clear and unambiguous low-carbon trajectory, a move which would enhance competitiveness and satisfy the demand of UK public limited companies for energy services. ; Publisher PDF
The final report of this consultation is entitled 'Delivering a sustainable transport system : main report'. ; This is the Sustainable Development Commission's response to the Department for Transport consultation 'Delivering a sustainable transport system'. ; Publisher PDF
The Sustainable Development Commission made the following proposal to the Department for Education and Skills and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs concerning the indicator of education for sustainable development announced in the UK Government strategy 'Securing the Future'. ; Publisher PDF