Government’s National Strategy for Sustainable Development

In 1999, the national strategy set out four key objectives that must be achieved simultaneously:

• Social progress that meets the needs of everyone
• Effective protection of the environment
• Prudent use of natural resources
• Maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment

The Government has sought the integration of sustainable development at all levels of policy and administration. Government departments, regional development agencies, local authorities, government agencies and others are expected to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development in the UK within the national strategy.

The full strategy, annual reports on progress and much more related information can be found at: http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/