Landscape, environment and community impacts of nuclear power

This paper is the third in a series of 8 that make up the evidence base for SDC report 'The role of nuclear power in a low carbon economy'.This document investigates the landscape impacts of all the processes involved in nuclear power from mining the fuel ore to power transmission lines. Water use, community and employment impacts are also covered.Publisher PD

Securing good health for the whole population (Wanless Review) : submission from the SDC

The Sustainable Development Commission fully supports the terms of reference contained in the document 'Securing good health for the whole population : final report'. In looking at how Government can implement cost-effective approaches to improving population health, prevention and reducing health inequalities, consistent with the 'fully engaged' scenario, the Sustainable Development Commission considers that the review should particularly focus on the strategic approaches to health improvement.Publisher PD

Comments back from the Sustainable Communities Summit Workshop : creating communities with low environmental impact

Based on 'Report back from Sustainable Communities Summit Workshop : creating communities with a low environmental impact'.Publisher PD

UK Citizen’s Council for the future : creating new spaces for citizens’ voices and long-term thinking in politics

This paper sets out the rationale and requirement for a citizens' council, a new space for UK citizens to engage with and inform long-term political thinking.Publisher PD

Aviation and social exclusion

The impact of forecast growth in aviation on UK passengers socio-economic groups is analysed.Publisher PD

University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

National Health Service good corporate citizenship assessment model case study.Publisher PD

Key events in the history of sustainable development

This document is a table which summaries the key events in the history of sustainable development, adapted from International Institute for Sustainable Development's sustainable development timeline.Publisher PD

SDC Supplier Obligation engagement project : process plan

This process plan and timetable were used to form the basis of 'SDC Supplier Obligation project : household energy from 2011 : final report'.Publisher PD

Sustainable development : fourth annual assessment of progress by the Scottish Government

SDC Scotland’s annual assessment is based on a review of government policy across a range of topics from economy and energy to education, health, waste and biodiversity. The conclusions and recommendations are also based on discussions with expert groups in each policy area, government civil servants and a stakeholder survey.Publisher PD

Sustainable development in government : Wales 2009

English language version of 'Cynaliadwyedd llywodraeth cynulliad : Cymru 2009'.The first assessment of the Welsh Assembly government's performance against its Green Dragon targets.Publisher PD