Figuring out sustainability

Hillier, H.

Figuring out sustainability - 2000 - Landscape Design (294) October 2000, 20-21(2) .

The government strategy "A better quality of life", published in May 1999, set out the principles of sustainable development. At the same time government published a set of indicators to assist in monitoring progress, and to help people understand what sustainable development is about and what actions can be taken. Details and considers fifteen headline indicators chosen from the full set of indicators, which highlight the key issues. (For government strategy see: www.detr.gov.uk).


SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
INDICATORS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION