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This section contains quantitative analysis of the most relevant data relating to the specific subjects and commitments within in the government Sustainable Development strategy, Securing the Future, launched by the prime minister in March 2005. IndicatorsIndicators are integral to the communication of sustainable development. They help review progress, they highlight where the challenges are, and they help people to understand what sustainable development means globally, nationally, locally and for them as individuals. NationalIndicators supporting and monitoring the National Sustainable Development strategy, Securing the Future RegionalRegional versions of the National indicators where data are available LocalLocal indicator information is collected by the National Audit Commission, more information can be found on their website www.areaprofiles.audit-commission.gov.uk InternationalSome international data have been compiled for as many of the national indicators as possible
Methods and dataMethodsThe methods used to make indicator assessments and to monitor sustainable development policies can be found here. DataData for all indicators presented on this website can be found here.
New publicationSustainable development indicators in your pocket 2008
An update of the UK Government's national sustainable development indicatorsA new set of national indicators were outlined in the UK Government Sustainable Development Strategy, Securing the future, launched by the Prime Minister in March 2005. A baseline assessment of all the indicators, for which data were available, was published in June 2005. On 31 July 2008 an update of the national indicators was published both as a free pocket booklet Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2008 and here on the sustainable development website. There are 68 national indicators supporting the Strategy including measures of everyday concern such as health, housing, jobs, crime, education and our environment. The indicators also support one or more of the four priority areas outlined in the Strategy. The indicators can be used in several ways:
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