1. 1 Sustainable development in the Highlands & Islands: a new enlightenment 26 January 2007

2. 2 Sustainable development Climate change ‘One future – different paths’ Sustainability

3. 3 A new enlightenment Quality of life The Enlightenment Taking a lead role

4. 4 Scientific advances Wave and tidal power

5. 5 Scientific advances Wind power

6. 6 Scientific advances Biomass energy

7. 7 Scientific advances UHI R+D: Scottish Association for Marine Science

8. 8 Scientific advances Centre for Health Science

9. 9 Strategic objectives

10. 10 Social change Local food

11. 11 Social change Sustainable tourism

12. 12 Green buildings A’Chrannag Tower Rothesay

13. 13 Social change Rural health and transport

14. 14 Knowledge economy Distance Lab Forres

15. 15 Implications & aspirations “We need a major shift to deliver new products and services with lower environmental impacts across their lifecycle, and new business models which meet this challenge while boosting competitiveness.” Securing the Future, UK Government’s sustainable development strategy

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