| Popis: |
Despite the fact that the UK is prompt in discharging its documentary commitments with regard to Agenda 21, real signs of lasting commitment and progress, or their lack, can only be seen with regard to institutional change. There are institutional mechanisms and tools emerging in many policy areas. Those highlighted are: policy integration, performance indicators and monitoring mechanisms, and eco‐taxation. However, these represent only the beginnings of the institutional adjustment necessary for sustainable development to be implemented. In short, although it is possible to point to material change in line with international commitments, the current response has produced little in the way of policy realignment and new administrative cultures. It is suggested that this is because of a number of reasons. First, there is no clear consensus on the definition of sustainable development. Secondly, administrative and regulatory cultures are operating conservatively and incrementally. Thirdly, meddling with the ... |
