What is sustainable development?
This section explains what sustainable development is and the strategies and action plans aimed at taking it forward in Dorset.
For detailed information about each of these areas please view the pages below:
- Sustainable development explained
Over the last few decades it has become increasingly clear that mankind is having an enormous impact on the world's environment.
- Global to local action plan
Over the last 17 years there has been considerable agreement at an international, national, regional and local level about the need to take action on sustainable development.
- Dorset Agenda 21 (da21)
Dorset Agenda 21 is a county wide charity whose mission is to 'encourage climate-friendly and sustainable communities in Dorset'.
