Sustainable Development in Defence Acquisition

Sustainable Development in Defence Acquisition is a two-day introduction to sustainable development, and the MOD’s approach to integrating sustainable development in acquisition. The course covers a brief history of sustainable development, case studies of good sustainable practice, and practical tools to aid implementation of sustainable procurement and sustainable business within the MOD.

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By the end of the package/course delegates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the key challenges of sustainable development in defence,
  • Identify discipline boundaries to pursue sustainable development,
  • Be aware of the potential strategies to maximise benefits and  minimise or mitigate potential adverse impacts of defence activities,
  • Identify potential challenges, risks and impacts

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