Sustainable Development involves ensuring well-being and quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come, by meeting social, environmental and economic needs. All of us have a responsibility to consider the impacts our actions and decisions may have on a local, and indeed, global level.
Craigavon Borough Council is committed to embracing the principles of sustainable development. We want to make sure that we.
- Live Within Environmental Limits
- Ensure a Strong, Healthy & Just Society
- Achieve a Sustainable Economy
- Promote Good Governance
- Use Sound Science Responsibly
- Promote Opportunity & Innovation
These are the key principles set out within the Northern Ireland sustainable development strategy First Steps Towards Sustainability which was published in May 2006.
These principles recognise the links between a healthy environment, a thriving economy and our well-being and quality of life.
Government Strategy\NI Sustainable Development Strategy
Under the Review of Public Administration Councils in Northern Ireland will have a statutory duty to deliver Sustainable Development. Craigavon Borough Council welcomes this change. To show our commitment to improving our environmental performance we have become the first Council in Northern Ireland to join ICLEI.
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of local governments that have made a commitment to sustainable development. Their mission is to achieve tangible improvements in global sustainability through cumulative local actions.
We look forward to working on joint projects that will allow us to contribute to global change.
Click on the titles below to read more on Craigavon Borough Council's progress towards Sustainable Development.
History of Sustainable Development 
Why is Sustainable Development important?
What will global warming mean for the UK and Ireland?
Council's Achievements
Green Purchasing
The Development Team
What can I do?
Useful links to help you become more sustainable
