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07 December 2011

Research results show population welcomes sustainability

The Government commissioned the survey to find out Welsh views and attitudes to sustainability and climate change.

Arbed funding helps to keep homes warm

Over 200 homes in Pentwyn are being upgraded with more than half a million pounds of Welsh Government Arbed funding.

Tags: Sustainable development | 05 December 2011 | Environment | South East Wales

01 December 2011

Minister sets out his vision for a Sustainable Development Bill

Environment and Sustainable Development Minister, John Griffiths, has outlined his plans for a Sustainable Development Bill to 100 representatives from Wales’ public, private and the third sectors.

18 November 2011

Minister praises children for giving community a woodland

Environment and Sustainable Development Minister, John Griffiths has praised children who planted a new community woodland on a local housing estate.

14 November 2011

£8.8m boost to make Welsh homes more energy efficient

Environment Minister, John Griffiths has announced a further £8.8m to improve the energy efficiency of Welsh homes and to help stimulate Wales’ green economy.

22 September 2011

Report highlights sustainable achievements that benefit people across Wales

The Welsh Government has published its annual report highlighting achievements and developments it has made against its sustainability commitments.

05 September 2011

More than 100 organisations sign the Sustainable Development Charter

The National Assembly for Wales and National Botanic Garden of Wales are the two the latest organisations to sign up.

30 August 2011

Environment Minister promotes Wales’ sustainable development policies abroad

The Minister will attend a meeting of the nrg4SD network that was co-founded by Wales following the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002.

30 August 2011

New figures show clear improvements in sustainable development

Air quality, electricity production from renewable resources and recycling rates have all improved in Wales over the last year.

22 July 2011

State of the Environment Report for Wales published

Progress is being made in improving the environment in Wales, show new statistics published today (21 July).

06 July 2011

Grants to community projects encourage sustainable living

Projects in Cardiff and Blaenau Ffestiniog have become the first recipients of the Welsh Government’s new grant scheme for action on sustainable living.

27 May 2011

Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development meets members of Wales’ Sustainable Development Charter

Since its launch over 70 businesses and public sector organisations have signed the charter.

31 March 2011

Wales moves one step closer to capturing tidal energy potential

A unique project that will develop innovative technology to test clean electricity generation from the tides off the West Wales coast has received the necessary consents.

Tags: Sustainable development | 31 March 2011 | Environment | Renewable energy | South West Wales

10 March 2011

New housing standards for new builds in Wales

There is an urgent need to raise building standards for new housing in Wales, Environment, Sustainability and Housing Minster Jane Davidson has said.

09 March 2011

More than 50 organisations sign up to the Sustainable Development Charter network

The Charter is the Welsh Assembly Government’s main network providing organisations opportunities to share their experiences on sustainable development.