Purpose

This knowledge builder provides background information on the waste management strategy and policy in Scotland administered by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) and operated by local authorities. It will be of use particularly to students of environmental science, town planning, public policymakers and decision makers, waste facility operators and developers.

Benefits

Land use planning has a key role to play in delivering the Scottish Executive’s sustainability agenda by determining the acceptability of development proposals in a particular location, regulating their operations and avoiding or minimising adverse environmental effects as well as securing land restoration schemes suitable for agreed after use(s).

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Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A knowledge builder which has significant relevance to such important topics as sustainability and global warming. It provides an overview of context and background, its relevance to planners, and links to pertinent websites. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

8 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)