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September 2010

Start Living Climate Change shop opening in St James Centre, Edinburgh
Discover the simple steps you can take to save money by reducing energy, cutting waste and saving on transport. Browse our wide range of eco products, discover the benefits of eating local, seasonal foods and get free, impartial advice which will support your move towards a healthier, wealthier lifestyle.

August 2010

Members of the Scottish Green List express their concern at threat to SDC Scotland
Members of the Scottish Green List today wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead MSP with a call for further funding for the Sustainable Development Commission Scotland from members of the Scottish Green List.

Notice of Special Resolution to the AGM
Proposed change to the Articles of Association

Would you like to be a member of the SSDF Board?
The SSDF Board needs practitioners in the sustainability sector who wants to use their expertise to shape the work of SSDF and drive forward the sustainability agenda in Scotland. The Board works closely with the Scottish Government and the Sustainable Development Commission, making this a fantastic opportunity to network with other experts and decision makers in the sector.

July 2010

SSDF Autumn Conference: Challenges for the Green Economy
21st September, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh From local experience to the Earth Summit. How can Scotland's experience of local green economies inform global policy discussions on sustainable development?

Radical new approach to transport policy needed says government advisor: New road projects not an answer to Scotland's transport policy
Research commissioned by the Scottish Government has shown that current transport policy will only be able to achieve half of the emission reductions needed to meet the Scottish Climate Change Act. How are SSDF members already contributing to sustainable travel in Scotland?

June 2010

Free webcasts on sustainable refurbishment available from CIC Start Online
CIC Start Online aims to embed sustainable building design and refurbishment into practice. The project will assist Scottish small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop and test innovations at testing facilities of the project partners' institutions. The webcasts have been produced in collaboration with the seven Scottish universities involved in the CIC Start Online project and can be found at  http://www.cicstart.org/.  The access password is provided after free registration.

May 2010

Guerrilla Gardeners top of Scottish Green List 2010
The Scottish Green List 2010 celebrates champions of sustainable develoment in businesses, communities, schools and the voluntary sector across Scotland. Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Stewart Stevenson MSP said: 'The list is turning the spotlight on the inspired efforts of those who are making a difference in championing green issues and helping Scotland in achieving its world-leading climate change targets'

Scottish Green List Winners announced by Minister
The Scottish Green List 2010 celebrates individuals and projects across such diverse issues as local food production, greening traditional businesses, inspiring school children and bringing communities together. 

How to organise an umbrella organisation for sustainable built environment?
How can all the organisations and businesses involved in creating our built environment work together to improve sustainability? SSDF would like to hear about different models for sector umbrella organisations and networks: How did they originate? How are they governed? How are they funded? How do they maintain membership and drive? How do they deliver actions? How well do they deliver?Please join in the discussion on the forum

April 2010

Announcing the Scottish Green List 2010
All SSDF members are invited to the announcement of The Scottish Green List 2010 on May 24th 4-6pm at Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh.

March 2010

Scottish Green List 2010 launched!
The Scottish Green List is a celebration of people making a difference. Nominate your sustainable development champions now. For more information and to nominate go to our Scottish Green List webpage.

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