Welsh Assembly Government's independent advisory body on sustainable development
Who we are
About the SDC
“In Wales we have a real Ministerial commitment; our challenge is to deliver sustainable development on the ground” - Peter Davies, Vice-Chair Commisssioner for Wales.
The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) Wales is the Welsh Assembly Government's independent advisory body on sustainable development. The Commission reports direct to the First Minister for Wales on key policy areas including local government, regeneration and health. This ensures that the work which is going on over the breadth and depth of the sustainable development agenda is widely recognised. SDC helps government departments, local authorities and businesses put sustainable development at the heart of what they do.
Our Commissioner For Wales...
Peter Davies (OBE) is the Commissioner in Wales for the Sustainable Development Commission. Read his profile.
SDC Wales Team
Stephen Brooks - Head Of SDC Wales
(029) 2037 6930
Stephen joined the Sustainable Development Commission as its Wales head in March 2009, before which he was Head of Oxfam Cymru. His background is in campaigning and policy, having previously worked as a public affairs consultant and a researcher in the National Assembly. A former president of the National Union of Students Wales, Stephen has lived in Wales since 1995.
Gavin Bunting - Senior Policy Analyst
(029) 2037 6978
Dr Gavin Bunting is a Senior Policy Advisor and leads the energy and climate change portfolio. Gavin recently worked as a climate change expert on a United Nations Development Programme and was previously Manager for Technium Sustainable Technologies, an economic development initiative which helps young knowledge-based businesses turn their ideas into marketable commercial propositions. Between 2001 and 2004 Gavin completed a prestigious PhD in Materials Engineering for Airbus UK at Swansea University.
Mike Williams - Research Officer
(029) 2037 6990
Mike is seconded to the SDC for two and a half days per week as part of the Low/Zero Carbon Hub for Wales. The Hub is working with partner organisations and the Welsh Assembly Government to reduce the carbon emissions from buildings. His other role is working with BRE (Building Research Establishment) Wales as a Sustainability Consultant, providing design advice and guidance on achieving high levels of energy efficiency for both domestic and commercial buildings.
Richard Nosworthy - Communications and Engagement Manager
(029) 2037 6971
Richard was appointed as Communications And Engagement Manager in February 2009. He is a former journalist and previously worked as Health Correspondent for ITV Wales. He is a fluent Welsh speaker and mathematics graduate and grew up in Llandrindod Wells, Powys.
