Peter Madden explores the potential for public sector organisations to more fully embrace sustainable development and how it can create public value.

Caroline Spelman affirms the Government's commitment to sustainable development and explains its new approach, including withdrawing SDC funding and transferring responsibilities to Defra and DECC.

Sustainability measures already save Government £60-70 million every year with potential for far greater social, environmental and economic benefits.

The first Annual Energy Statement to Parliament sets out actions to accelerate the transformation of the energy system and economy, with possible pathways to 2050.

HMRC and the Home Office have addressed supply chain sustainability through the CAESER online tool, delivering benefits in both organisations and their suppliers.

Caroline Spelman invites the public to shape England’s environmental policy, stressing the economic importance of the natural environment and the role of the Big Society.

Mike Perry, of the Plunkett Foundation, describes the growing popularity, success and benefits of community-ownership of local shops and services.

Enabling communities to lead local renewal projects is the most cost-effective way to ensure that they are fit for the future and create the conditions for people to thrive.

Climate change will alter the world in unexpected ways. How can low-income countries respond to the environmental, political, economic and social repercussions?

Joint UK-Mexico projects are tackling illegal wildlife poaching and trade; building fire-fighting capacity to protect ecosystems; and saving mangrove wetlands.

With 2 years to go before the London Olympics, The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 applauds good progress on carbon, food and waste but says more work is needed to inspire sustainable behaviour.

David Bent, of Forum for the Future, describes how O2 used the opportunity of relocation to introduce an effective greener working programme.

The first of our new regular round-ups from SDRN: how switching off lights could have a bigger impact than expected; self-interest motives for sustainable consumption...