Sustainable development strategy

Strategic statement and action plan 2008

In 2008 we published an updated strategic statement and action plan on sustainable development in the HE sector following feedback received on our consultation.

Three consultation seminars were held as part of the consultation process. These provided a forum to discuss our forthcoming sustainable development action plan. They were also an opportunity to share experiences of sustainable development and discuss the roles and opportunities open to universities.

Summary of written responses

Sustainable development strategy 2005

We published our first sustainable development strategy 'Sustainable development in higher education' (HEFCE 2005/28) in July 2005 following public consultation. It set out our approach to promoting the sustainable development agenda and included a strategic statement and action plan.

As part of our strategy we undertook a light touch strategic review of activity relating to sustainable development in the sector.

We have formally assessed the impact of our activity on the HE sector in terms of regulatory burden, equality and diversity, and sustainable development.