Sustainable Energy
This document has been produced under the New Zealand Government's Sustainable Development Programme of Action.
Sustainable development is "development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".
Achieving sustainable development involves a different way of thinking and working. It requires:
- looking after people;
- taking the long-term view;
- taking account of the social, economic, environmental and cultural effects of our decisions; and
- encouraging participation and partnerships.
The central commitment of the Sustainable Development Programme of Action is to strengthen the way government operates by applying a set of guiding objectives and principles across the government sector. By doing this, the government is offering a lead to other sectors and enterprises in New Zealand, and an invitation to share the path to our common future.
Strong relationships and partnerships lie at the heart of this approach. The government will tackle the issues in the programme of action by working closely with others.
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