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Discusses background to and prospects for the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug.-Sept. 2002; 7 articles. Contents: We will have to do better, by Duncan Brack; Strange new alliances, by Fanny Calder; Poverty is all, by Alex Kirby; Tools for growth, by Bob Scholes; Thirsty world, by David Knighton; Double challenge, by John V. Mitchell; Gene wars go south, by Robert Falkner.

"To enhance sustainable development research and practice the values of the researchers, project managers and participants must first be made explicit. Values in Sustainable Development introduces and compares worldviews and values from multiple countries and perspectives, providing a survey of empirical methods available to study environmental values as affected by sustainable development. The first part is methodological, looking at what values are, why they are important, and how to include values in sustainable development. The second part looks at how values differ across social contexts, religions and viewpoints demonstrating how various individuals may value nature from a variety of cultural, social, and religious points of view. The third and final part presents case studies ordered by scale from the individual and community levels through to the national, regional and international levels. These examples show how values can motivate, be incorporated into and be an integral part of the success of a project."--pub. desc.

The SDC's comments on the consultation paper published by the European Commission, following the decision of the European Heads of State and Government to ask the European Commission to prepare a sustainable development strategy for Europe. ; Publisher PDF

This paper details the guidance, support and scrutiny that the SDC will provide on Sustainable Development Action Plans (SDAPs), to government departments, executive agencies, and other government bodies. ; Publisher PDF

Introduction -- Towards sustainable development -- Worldviews and ethical values: towards an ecological paradigm -- Cultural and contested understandings of science and sustainability -- Connecting social with the environmental justice -- Sustainable development, politics and governance -- Conservation and sustainable development -- Beyond the imperatives of economic growth and "business as usual" -- Envisioning sustainable societies and urban areas -- Tools, systems and innovation for sustainability -- Communication and learning for sustainability -- Leading the sustainability process.

For governments, businesses and private citizens, sustainable development has something to tell us about everything we do, and every decision we take. To demonstrate this point, we have selected six of the major news events of the SDC's first year and re-presented them through the prism of sustainable development. ; Publisher PDF

Tony Blair's conclusion that sustainability stands as the singular goal, for leaders and decision makers at all levels, was a turning point for advocates of a more sustainable future. Sustainable development entered the political mainstream as never before in 2002. Agenda 2003 is aimed at leaders from all sections of society, not just government. This report offers those with the power to effect change an informed briefing on the key sustainable development issues facing the United Kingdom. This is our agenda and a call to action. The next steps we take together. ; Publisher PDF