We are the UK Government’s independent adviser on sustainable development. Through advocacy, advice and
appraisal, we help put sustainable development at the heart of Government policy
Publications
A Sustainable New Deal
| Date: | 07/04/2009 |
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| Classification: | Economics |
| Document type: | SDC Reports & Papers |
| Download: |  SND_booklet_w.pdf - 452 KB |
| Summary: |  In 2009, prior to the announcement of the April budget, the SDC presented its advice to Government on how to revive the UK's economy through a green recovery package called A Sustainable New Deal. Our proposal argues that a substantial recovery package is crucial for the recovery of the UK economy. We recommended that the Government should spend up to £30bn a year for the next three years, and that at least 50% of that package should be focussed on low-carbon, sustainable investments. Our six priority areas for spending were: • Upgrading existing housing stock • Scaling up renewable energy supply • Redesigning national grid • Promoting sustainable mobility • Low-carbon investments in public sector • Skills for a low-carbon, sustainable economy |
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