The goal of sustainable development is to enable all people throughout the world to satisfy their basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life without compromising the quality of life of future generations.
The Scottish Government has as its overall purpose to focus government and public services on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.
The GoGreener campaign urges consumers to turn off appliances at the wall to save money and reduce emissions, instead of leaving things on standby.
The Scottish Government has become the first administration in the world to produce a carbon assessment alongside its budget. Read Draft Budget - counting carbon.
Climate Challenge Fund
Latest grants for community projects reducing carbon emissions announced on September 2, 2009. Read more on the Climate Challenge Fund grant scheme.