Inventing our future Collective action for a sustainable economy

CONTENTS
1 Introduction 11
1.1 Why Is The Environment Important? 11
1.2 Purpose Of The Environment Strategy 12
2 The Landscape And Natural Environment 13
2.1 Natural And Man-made Landscapes 13
2.2 Biodiversity 15
3 The Historic And Built Environment 19
3.1 The Historic Environment 19
3.2 Local Distinctiveness And Quality In The Built Environment 22
4 Natural Resources 27
4.1 Water 27
4.2 Air And Climate 29
4.3 Land 31
5 Meeting The Environmental Challenge 35
5.1 Delivering Sustainable Patterns And Forms Of Development 35
5.2 Meeting The Challenges And Opportunities Of Climate Change 42
5.3 Ensuring Environmental Sustainability In The Economy 47
5.4 Enhancing Environmental Capital 52
5.5 Achieving Sustainable Lifestyles 59
6 The Way Forward 63
6.1 Delivering Sustainable Patterns And Forms Of Development 63
6.2 Meeting The Challenges And Opportunities Of Climate Change 65
6.3 Ensuring Environmental Sustainability In The Economy 66
6.4 Enhancing Environmental Capital 67
6.5 Achieving Sustainable Lifestyles 69
Appendix 1 - Bibliography 71
Appendix 2 – Acknowledgements 73
Appendix 3 – Other Regional Strategies 75
4 The Regional Environment Strategy for The East of England The Regional Environment Strategy for The East of England 5