Sample Policy Statement

Heading -- UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION AND ITS IMPACT ON SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT

International migration is a key component of the globalization process, a positive

force for development, both in countries of origin and in countries of destination. Also,
First it is possible and advisable to strengthen international cooperation. Sustainable
development, on the other hand, is development that meets the needs of the present
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without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own need. The
goal of sustainable development is to enable all people throughout the world to satisfy
their basic needs and enjoy a good quality of life, without compromising the quality of
life of future generations.
Today, a renewed EU Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) was adopted by Heads
of State and Government, including UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, on 15-16 June
Second 2006. The Strategy sets out the European Union’s priorities for action on sustainable
development under seven key challenges requiring stronger impetus: a new section on
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Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP); climate change and energy; public
health; social exclusion; demography and migration; natural resources; transport; and
global poverty and development. It also includes the Principles of Sustainable
Development adopted by European Council in June 2005. The Strategy also
strengthens the governance structure for ensuring implementation.
The FCO works to ensure an effective UN, with institutions capable of delivering
sustainable development commitments. UK works with other government departments;
particularly the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the
Third Department for International Development (DFID) to promote improved international
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commitments identified in the strategy under the key challenges are taken forward. The
UK will aim to ensure that sustainable development aspects have been properly taken
into account in all key EU proposals that are relevant to these challenges. The UK will
aim to ensure that its National Reform Program under the Lisbon process reflects this
relationship and that this relationship is reflected in its contacts with other Member
States, the Commission and the European Parliament. The UK will provide input, via
the DEFRA national focal point, to the two-yearly Europe Commission progress
reports on the EU SDS for consideration by the European Council.