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Friday, 27 April 2007 |
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Introduction to Sustainable Development
Sustainable development can
be interpreted as being concerned with improving the well-being of people and
the communities in which they live, for the long-term. This can be achieved by integrating economic,
environmental and social impacts. It is
clear that through pursuit of sustainable development it is expected that
society will maintain or improve its levels of well-being. The classic Brundtland definition of sustainable development advocates development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Wednesday, 25 April 2007 |
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The key issues for sustainable development in Scotland are identified and tackled in the December 2005 Scottish government strategy 'Choosing Our Future'. The devolved governments of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the UK government have also agreed a Shared Framework setting out the common challenges and goals in sustainable development. 'One Future - Different Paths' recognises that while there are common challenges, meeting these requires the development of strategies appropriate for each devolved administration and the UK government.
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