Beckett promises sustainable development strategy 6 Feb 2003: Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett announced the government's intention to develop a new strategy for sustainable consumption and production (SCP), to minimise the UK's use of natural resources.
At a conference on business and society, sponsored by the Guardian and the Observer, Ms Beckett called for a "fundamental shift in the way businesses operate" to cut waste, reduce consumption and limit the damage the UK inflicts on the environment.
The strategy, to be developed over the coming months, aims to provide a clear and concise statement of the Government's aims and objectives on taking forward the SCP agenda.
6 Feb 2003: The European Commission has launched an online consultation about the future of organic farming.
Stakeholders and members of the public are invited to voice their opinions on the consultation document [pdf], concerning the development of a possible future EU action plan for organic food and farming.
The survey is open for submissions until 16 March 2003.
