Vocabulary Term Details

Sustainable development

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_development)

Sustainable development refers to a mode of human development in which resource use aims to meet human needs while ensuring the sustainability of natural systems and the environment, so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader Terms	Narrower Terms	Related Terms
Socioeconomic development	N/A	Alternative agriculture Ecotourism Environmental impact assessment Environmental management Environmental policies Recycling Resource conservation Sustainability Sustainable land management

This term is used for the following terms:
Ecodevelopment
Sustainable economic development

Approved Date
19-Jun-2013

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1996/97 : Regional Plan Summaries
2020 Vision Series No. 2 PVC and sustainability
A 'greener' business world : a framework for change : July 2001
A framework for change : theme reports : July 2001
A green consultation plan for Dorset : a summary of the Frome and Piddle and Poole Harbour and Purbeck Local Environment Agency Plan
A guide to environmental forecasting at the National Centre for Risk Analysis and Options Appraisal
A guide to options appraisal
A guide to risk analysis at the National Centre for Risk Analysis and Options Appraisal
A guide to the National Centre for Risk Analysis and Options Appraisal
A strategy for implementing the Environment Agency's contribution to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan
Achieving positive gains from watercourses in new development
Achieving the quality (Bilingual) : Sicrhau Ansawdd (Bilingual)
Addressing flood risk in new development
Air quality and the environment
An enhanced environment for wildlife : a framework for change : July 2001
An environmental vision : the Environment Agency's contribution to sustainable development
Arun and western streams LEAP : consultation draft : October 1999
Catchment Ecosystem Research and Development - Scoping Study
Consensus building for sustainable development (SD12)
Conservation designations in England and Wales (SD8)
Constructive thinking : save water, save the environment
Cornwall area industrial and commercial waste minimisation and recycling directory 1998
Creating a better Thames : our five year plan 2006-2011
Creating a greenprint for London : An invitation to work with the Environment Agency towards a first-class environment for a world-class city
Creating an environmental vision : progressing the Environment Agency's contribution to sustainable development by way of a better environment in England and Wales. Consultation draft June 2000
Creating an environmental vision : summary : progressing the Environment Agency's contribution to sustainable development by way of a better environment in England and Wales. Consultation draft June 2000
Critical review of the proposals for a good practice guide on sustainability appraisal of regional planning guidance (DETR, August 1999)
Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels LEAP : consultation draft
Designing drainage schemes
Devon area industrial and commercial waste minimisation and recycling directory
East of England snapshot
Enhancing the environment : 20 case studies in London
Enhancing the environment : 25 case studies from Thames Region
Environmental impact assessment in relation to water resources authorisations : guidance on the requirements and procedures
Environmental planning issues in the North Wessex area
Environmental snapshot for the Anglian region 2002
Environmental snapshot for the East of England [1999]
Factors affecting the dispersal of coarse fish
Future foundations : building a better South West : a sustainable construction charter for the region
Future water resources in the Thames Region : a strategy for sustainable management : summary document
Future water resources in the Thames Region : a strategy for sustainable management. June 1994
Genetic modification and sustainability : working towards consensus. 2020 vision seminar report : report on a dialogue about the place of GMOs in a sustainable future, Wednesday 28 April 1999
Good practice notes for sustainable development : introduction
Guidance on the Agency's involvement in the administration of EC structural funds (SD10)
Guide to groundwater protection zones in England and Wales
Hampshire and Isle of Wight area annual review : May 2000 (New Forest LEAP)
Improved and protected inland and coastal waters : a framework for change : July 2001
Introductory guidance on the Agency's contribution to sustainable development (SD1)
Leicestershire waste minimisation initiative : progress report March 1997
Limiting and adapting to climate change : a framework for change : July 2001
Local Agenda 21 : information pack
Managing water abstraction : towards a shared strategy : consultation response
Measures to safeguard public water supplies : a second report to the Secretary of State for the Environment on the drought of 1995
National water resources development strategy : water company consultation paper
National water resources strategy : comparative environmental appraisal of strategic options : volume 2 : appendices
Opportunities for change : the Environment Agency's response to the government consultation paper on a revised UK strategy for sustainable development
Our vision for the Thames Gateway : a showcase for sustainable development
PEP talk : Progressive Environmental Protection in North Wessex Area
Policy and practice for the protection of groundwater
Policy and practice for the protection of groundwater : draft for consultation
Protection through partnership : Cornwall area
Protection through partnership : Devon area
Protection through partnership : North Wessex area
Public involvement in Agency activities
PVC : an evaluation using the Natural Step framework
Reducing flood risk : a framework for change : July 2001
Resource Demand Management Techniques for Sustainable Development March 1998 (SD11)
Restored, protected land with healthier soils : a framework for change
Restoring sustainable abstraction : technical guidance
Review of water company plans to safeguard summer water supplies : Environment Agency report to the Secretary of State for the Environment. Fourth report
Reviewing communication procedures with local authorities on waste planning : (Certificate in Management project)
River Kennet catchment management plan : consultation report : March 1993
River Tamar catchment management plan : draft consultation report : 1st draft internal consultation, Cornwall area catchment planning
River Thames (Benson to Hurley) Pang and Wye catchment management plan - consultation report
Rural communities (SD4)
Scoping guidance for the environmental assessment of projects
Scoping Study For Collaborative R and D Between The Environment Agency And L'agence De L'eau Seine Normandie
Second annual review of water company water resources plans - December 2001
SERPLAN development scenarios : the potential impact upon water resources in the SERPLAN region
Sustainability examples from the USA and Canada
Sustainable development indicators : monitoring change in the East Midlands
Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) : a guide for developers (Bilingual) : Systemau draenio cynaliadwy (SDCau) : canllaw i ddatblygwyr
Sustainable water management, promoting water efficiency : Local Agenda 21 roundtable guidance
Sustainable water resources for the future
Taking account of costs and benefits (SD3)
The Agency's conservation duties (SD2)
The Environment Agency's response to the House of Commons Environment Committee report on the environmental impact of cement manufacture
The environmental economy of England's northwest : a driver for economic and social progress : executive summary
Third annual review of water company water resources plans
Towards the sustainable use of material resources : an evaluation using the natural step framework
Water : nature's precious resource : an environmentally sustainable water resources development strategy for England and Wales
Water for Welsh region: a consultation document (bilingual): Dwr i ranbarth Cymru : dogfen ymgynghori
Water for Welsh region: a strategy for sustainable water resources management (bilingual): Dwr i ranbarth Cymru: strategaeth ar gyfer rheoli adnoddau dwr cynaliadwy
Water resource planning : strategic options : inception report : May 1991
Water resource planning : strategic options : preliminary report : May 1991
Water resources development options : draft final report. Vol 2 : technical appendices
Water resources development options : draft final report. Vol.1 : main report
Water resources development strategies : London, 20th April 1994
Water resources development strategy : a discussion document
Water resources development strategy : derivation of marginal demands. Supplementary report no. 3
Water resources development strategy : hydrological modelling. Supplementary report no. 5
Water resources development strategy : methodology and assumptions for public water supply demand scenarios. Supplementary report no.1
Water resources development strategy : other options. Supplementary report no. 4
Water resources development strategy : resource scheme costings. Supplementary report no. 6
Water resources development strategy : review of public water supply yields. Supplementary report no. 2
Water resources development strategy : strategy overview. Supplementary report no. 9
Water resources development strategy : the Resplan Model. Supplementary report no. 7
Water resources for the future : a strategy for the East Midlands
Water resources for the future : a strategy for the West Midlands
Water resources for the future : a summary of the strategy for Wales (bilingual)
Water resources for the future : a summary of the strategy for England and Wales
Water resources for the future : a summary of the strategy for Midlands Region
Water resources for the future : a summary of the strategy for North East Region
Water resources for the future : a summary of the strategy for North West Region
Water resources for the future : a summary of the strategy for South West region
Water resources for the future : annual review 2003
Water resources in Anglia : a sustainable strategy for secure water supplies and a better water environment
Water resources strategies : consultation response : September 2000
Water UK and Environment Agency water efficiency awards 2001 : recognising excellence in water conservation and efficiency in industry, business and the public sector
Welsh regional water resources planning and development strategy : final project report
What Matters And Why: Environmental Capital: A New Approach
Wise use of resources
Wiser, sustainable use of natural resources : a framework for change : July 2001

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