Draft Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland Published for Public Consultation

The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan T.D., published a new draft Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland for public consultation.

The objectives of the draft Framework are to identify and prioritise policy areas and mechanisms where a sustainable development approach will add value and enable continuous improvement of quality of life for current and future generations and set out clear measures, responsibilities and timelines in an implementation plan.

This draft Framework broadly follows the thematic approach of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy and includes conservation and management of natural resources including water.

The delivery of the measures outlined in the Framework will require a collective approach involving partnership with all key sectors and civil society. Therefore, a special seminar on the draft Framework would be held on 24th January 2012.

Also any comments or observations should be submitted to Kevin Greene, (Tel.: 003531 888 2278; email: fsdi@environ.ie), Environment International and Sustainable Development Unit, Department of Environment, Community and Local Government  by close of business on Wednesday 29th February 2012.