Regional versions of the UK Government's indicators of sustainable development are published today to help provide a perspective of sustainable development in each region.
To support the UK Government Sustainable Development Strategy, 'Securing the Future' (published in March 2005), there is a suite of 68 national sustainable development indicators. For 46 of these indicators it has been possible to produce regional versions for the Government Office Regions.
The indicators highlight issues within the priority areas of Sustainable Consumption and Production, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Communities. Other indicators provide useful contextual information.