The UK Government launched its new strategy for sustainable development, "Securing The Future" and a new Strategic Framework shared by the devolved administrations, "One future - different paths", on 7 March, 2005.
The documents take account of developments since the 1999 Strategy, both domestically and internationally; the changed structure of government in the UK with devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; greater emphasis on delivery at regional level and the new relationship between government and local authorities.
It takes account of new policies since 1999, and it highlights the renewed international push for sustainable development from the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002. The lead Department, Defra, chairs a Programme Board to oversee delivery of the Strategy, but all UK Departments share responsibility for making sustainable development a reality.
Along with the new documents the government has set up a website detailing the governments approach to delivering sustainable development in the UK.
For more information please see the DEFRA website.
Link: Regional Sustainable Development Framework for West Midlands 
Link: A Local Agenda 21 Strategy for Stafford Borough
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