Department of Justice SD Activities/Initiatives Not Captured in the FSDS
Legal Services
Conduct research and legal
analysis of SD principles and current issues and identify case law and best practices on the application of these principles and practices in the provision of legal services.
Assist legal services units that provide legal services in
integrating SD considerations to their legal work through the development
of SD checklists that highlight
SD considerations in relation to the participants areas of law and client
SD strategies.
Develop training sessions and promote increased awareness and discussion
of SD as it relates to legal services.
Promote consideration of SD by legal services networks and working groups.
Policies and Programs
Develop guidelines and tools to foster
awareness for a sustainable development culture.
Build capacity to integrate sustainable development into policy
and program development, priority setting and other planning exercises.
Increase understanding and promote training among management
cadre and Justice staff on the integration and relevance of sustainable
development to the work of the Department.
Integrate sustainable development
considerations in the development of new policies and programs.
Incorporate sustainable practices into policy planning and
projects.
Promote and assess compliance with sustainable development
tools and directives in policy and program practices.
