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Sustainable Development Masterclass

Sustainable Development Masterclass 12th March 2007

Sustainable Development Unit held a seminar on ‘Driving Investment through Sustainable Development’ to an invited audience of Senior Civil Servants and executives from the business community at the Culloden Hotel on 12th March 2007.
From left to right, John Cridland, Deputy Director-General, CBI, Junior Minister Kelly MLA, Peter Hetherington, Academy for Sustainable Communities, Sue Ward, Director, Arena Network NI  at the Sustainable Development Masterclass on 12 March 2008.
The Masterclass, given by John Cridland, Deputy Director General of the CBI and Peter Hetherington of the Academy for Sustainable Communities to the Senior Civil Service, marks the opening of a comprehensive programme of sustainable development training by OFMDFM.
From left to right, Wesley Shannon, DOE, Junior Minister Kelly MLA, Alan Maitland,OFMDFM, Greg McConnell, DEL, Jim Sutherland, Head of Sustainable Development Unit  at the Sustainable Development Masterclass on 12 March 2008.
John Cridland outlined the wealth of economic opportunities that sustainable development offers companies while Peter Hetherington explained to the audience how sustainable communities and a skilled workforce are critical to achieving the objectives of the Government and business.
Junior Minister Kelly addressing attendees at the Sustainable Development Masterclass on 12 March 2008Junior Minister Kelly spoke at the event emphasising that the Northern Ireland Executive’s focus on growing the economy must be a balance between prosperity, people, and our environment to ensure that all of our actions take account of their economic, social and environmental consequences.
To access John Cridland’s presentation.
To access Peter Hetherington's presentation.