What does this mean for North East England?
In North East England, sustainable development means working together to achieve the best possible quality of life for the people of our region, now and in the future, while taking full responsibility for our decisions and actions and considering the possible effects those actions have locally, regionally and globally.
Through the Integrated Regional Framework, Sustaine shares a vision for the future of North East England, to improve the region’s quality of life.
"Working together towards a sustainable North East England where present and future generations benefit from a dynamic economy, a healthy environment and a distinctive culture."
The Integrated Regional Framework highlights ten key challenges that we must work towards together. These ten objectives provide a focus for delivery and will advance our region towards a sustainable future.
The regional objectives are:
- Strengthening the North East economy
- Adapting to and mitigating against climate change
- Living within environmental limits
- Developing a more sustainable employment market in the North East
- Establishing a strong learning and skills base for the North East
- Improving health and well-being reducing inequalities in health
- Safeguarding and enhancing the environmental infrastructure
- Building sustainable communities North East
- Developing sustainable transport communication
- Promoting, enhancing and respecting region’s culture and heritage
Sustaine has produced a short document summarising our vision and how that vision can be realised. Please look in our Resources section.