New road projects not an answer to Scotland’s transport problems

Dramatic increase in road traffic and no-growth in active travel makes SDC Scotland call for a radical new approach to transport policy. The report 'Getting There' points to clever use of technology, a real boost for active travel and accessible towns and workplaces as the mechanisms that will deliver a healthier and better connected Scotland and cost far less for a Government looking for savings.

 

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    Jan Bebbington, SDC Commissioner for Scotland, comments on the UK Government’s decision to end its funding for the Sustainable Development Commission.

     

  • Sustainability top of NHSScotland agenda
    Registering with the GOOD Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model is now a requirement for all NHSScotland Boards. They also need to have a Board level Sustainable Development Champion.

     

  • Scotland's Eco-Schools are world leaders
    Scottish schools are amongst the world’s leaders when it comes to sustainability, as shown by the 1,000 schools now achieving the highest award under the Eco-Schools programme. Awarding the 1,000th Green Flag to St Joseph’s Primary in Milngavie Education Secretary Michael Russell also launched Scotland’s second Action Plan under the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (UNDESD).

     

  • Transport and planning still obstacles to sustainability
    SDC Scotland's Third Annual Assessment of Government policy finds a disconnect between national frameworks and local decisions. The Climate Change (Scotland) Act has the potential to be a catalyst for a flourishing Scotland and deliver much more than emission targets.

     

  • Developing Scotland's renewable heat potential
    Renewable heat must make a significant contribution if Scotland is to deliver its target of 80% greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Scottish Government's Renewable Heat Action Plan builds on many of SDC Scotland's recommendations.

     

The Future is Local

SDC report shows the cost savings and wider benefits of taking a neighbourhood approach to the challenges of energy efficiency, local transport and green space.

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Commissioner speaks out

SDC vice-chair Jan BebbingtonJan Bebbington on how sustainable development principles will deliver more for less when public finances are under strain.

 

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