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Breaking the holding pattern

Disputed data underpinning the government’s air transport policy is making it impossible to weigh up the true benefits and impacts of aviation.

Our new report, written with ippr, concludes that existing policy must be reviewed before government makes any major decisions on the future of UK air transport.
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    Find out more about the key issues discussed in the SDC's recent public sector leaders session, held in North Wales.

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    Dr Alan Knight discusses the challenges our planet faces due to our shopping habits.

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    Our practical guide explores how tackling the social and environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycle can improve businesses' competitive edge, as well as benefiting people and the planet.

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Want to know more about our work or just tell us what you think? Your chance to put a question to our Commissioner for Wales, Peter Davies.

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Turning the Tide
Turning the tide report: download

Advice to government on developing our tidal resource to provide secure, low carbon electricity.

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Wind Power in the UK is set against the Government target to increase the contribution of renewables to UK electricity to 10 per cent by 2010...

Wind Power in the UK

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Achieving a Sustainable Built Environment

The SDC, in partnership with the Design Commission for Wales, has been commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government to look at the key policy interventions and provide a roadmap to enable all new buildings to become zero carbon, as well as how the built environment can contribute to Wales’ target of 3% annual reduction in carbon emissions.

Find out more about this work.

Commissioner Speaks Out
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"Addressing climate change issues really does fit in with the psychology of the business brain".

Jonathon Porritt speaking at Cardiff Business club

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An evidence base which explores how our outdoor environments influence health and well-being.


Health, place and nature