PRINCIPAL 9 Promote sustainable production and consumption

							 PRINCIPAL 9
 Promote sustainable production and consumption, through appropriate use
of environmentally sound technologies and effective demand management.



“Demand management, which includes accurate valuations
of natural resources and increasing public awareness, is a
valuable strategy to support sustainable consumption. This
approach can also provide significant savings in
infrastructure investment. Sustainable production can be
supported by the adoption and use of environmentally sound
technologies that can improve environmental performance
significantly.”
(UNEP Principles ~ Elaboration of Principle 9)




                                                                  “Sydney’s rural lands are increasingly being
                                                                  appreciated for their intrinsic value and the agricultural
                                                                  productivity they bring to the growing metropolitan
                                                                  area… The City and Western Sydney economies are
                                                                  under represented in knowledge intensive business
                                                                  employment… critical to providing people with those
                                                                  advanced skills and local graduates with employment
                                                                  and retaining them in the local community...
                                                                  Generational change is occurring in the workforce,
                                                                  as… younger people bring new attitudes and
                                                                  approaches.”
                                                                  (Strategic Plan 2005-2009: Penrith City - the
                                                                  Competitive Edge)




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 OBJECTIVE 9(i)
 We encourage sustainable production, and embrace environmentally sound
 technologies

  CITY – Strategies for Penrith City which contribute to this Objective



ISSUE 6 ~ SUSTAINABLE RURAL LANDS (DCP)
Council’s strategy to achieve sustainable, productive use of rural lands and preservation of the City’s
rural qualities is secured.



Term Achievement 6.3:        A network is advancing best practice commercial rural land use.             EHM


CRITICAL ACTIONS:            A. Promote leading practice rural land use and sustainable, commercially    EHM
                                viable agriculture activities that are consistent with the Rural Lands
                                Strategy through partnerships and networks.


PRINCIPAL SERVICES:          Environmental Protection                                                    EHM


KEY PROJECTS:                Promote Sustainable Agriculture (EEP) … ($41,000)                           EHM




  Council – Strategies for Council's organisation which contribute to this Objective



  Council can only achieve the outcomes it seeks for the City with the aid of a modern, well managed
  organisation. It will equip, allow and reward its people to work with innovation and imagination
  in the City’s interest. Generational change is occurring … younger people bring new attitudes and
  approaches. Modern communications technology is facilitating closer involvement. Council’s
  workplace must adapt to these and other changes. It will continue to recognise the obligation for
  them to be provided with a safe, secure and satisfying workplace … (Strategic Plan pp, 2,14)




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