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Sustainable Supermarkets: A Report by the Sustainable Development Commission

The Sustainable Development Commission has conducted a review of government’s role to enable supermarkets to deliver a sustainable food system in the UK.

Scottish Budget and Spending Review Announced

The Scottish Government's spending plans for the next three years were outlined to MSPs in the Parliament today. Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney, said it was a budget for growth and prosperity.

Scottish Government launches Economic Strategy

The Scottish Government today launched its new Economic Strategy with the purpose of creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.

Scottish firms to compete for European environmental awards

Congratulations to two Scottish companies and previous VIBES entrants, Dry Lube Ltd and Serpent Project (Subsea 7), for being chosen to represent the UK in The European Business Awards for the Environment 2008.

What is Sustainable Development ?

Introduction to Sustainable Development

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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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