Climate Challenge for Communities

Communities across Scotland are being challenged by the Scottish Government to reduce their carbon usage with the support of the Climate Challenge Fund.

The SDC will co-ordinate an alliance of organisations who will provide advice and support to communities wanting to reduce their carbon emissions
�Read more on the Climate Challenge Fund

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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.
� Read our latest report
The Right Ingredients
Read the SDC's recommendations to the Scottish Government on the content of the National Food Policy
Zero Waste for Scotland
The SDC welcomes the Scottish Government's review of waste policy and the intention to move to a zero waste society
Budgeting for Sustainability?
Read our reaction to Scotland's new Economic Strategy and Spending Review, and our written evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee
Are supermarkets sustainable?
Our latest report, Green, Healthy and Fair finds too many supermarket practices are unhealthy, unjust and unsustainable

Commissioner Speaks Out

Hugh Raven discusses aviation and the challenges ahead for government

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We're Hiring

Find out about our current vacancies:

� Research Officer

� Project Manager (Climate Change)

Commissioner Speaks Out

Alan Knight asks

Can shopping change the world?

� watch Alan's presentation

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SSDF brings together people and organisations from across Scotland interested in sustainable development

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People and Participation

Participation and engagement are key to sustainble development.

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