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Sustainable development in the Highlands & Islands: a new enlightenment. 26 January 2007. Sustainable development. Climate change ‘One future – different paths’ Sustainability. A new enlightenment. Quality of life The Enlightenment Taking a lead role. Scientific advances.
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Sustainable development in the Highlands & Islands: a new enlightenment 26 January 2007
Sustainable development • Climate change • ‘One future – different paths’ • Sustainability
A new enlightenment • Quality of life • The Enlightenment • Taking a lead role
Scientific advances Wave and tidal power
Scientific advances Wind power
Scientific advances Biomass energy
Scientific advances UHI R+D: Scottish Association for Marine Science
Scientific advances Centre for Health Science
Social change Local food
Social change Sustainable tourism
Green buildings A’Chrannag Tower Rothesay
Social change Rural health and transport
Knowledge economy Distance Lab Forres
Implications & aspirations “We need a major shift to deliver new products and services with lower environmental impacts across their lifecycle, and new business models which meet this challenge while boosting competitiveness.” Securing the Future, UK Government’s sustainable development strategy