Achieving a better quality of life: review of progress towards sustainable development
Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Covers the latest information about progress against each of the headline indicators of sustainable development. These indicators include total output of the economy, investment, employment, poverty and social exclusion, education, health, housing, crime, climate change, air quality, road traffic, river water quality, wildlife, land use, and waste. Accounts for the action the Government has taken and proposes to take in priority areas. These areas include a sustainable economy, building sustainable communities, managing the environment and resources, and international co-operation and development.
History
Third annual report in the series following the publication of Cm 4345 'A better quality of life: the strategy for sustainable development for the UK', in 1999. This document has been archived by its original publisher.
Subjects
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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