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IiEnvironmental,Economic and SocialWell-beingfor today and tomorrowJune 2012 Ministry of Planning and the EconomyiiiiiiiiiiPrefaceThis document entitled Working for Sustainable Development in Trinidad and Tobago comes at an opportune time in the nation s developmental journey as we seek to create a more resilient and prosperous nation that adheres to the fundamental principles of Sustainable Development . As a Small Island Development State (SIDS) which has traditionally depended on our natural resource base, we are extremely vulnerable to external economic shocks. Additionally, the land space of our twin island republic is relatively limited and planning for future built Development must therefore be sensitive to our fragile ecosystems and long term sustainability concerns.

progress on achievement of objectives and targets. The sustainable development report is also aligned with the seven (7) thematic areas which the Rio +20 Conference has identified as being of priority. These seven (7) areas include decent jobs, energy, sustainable cities, food security and sustainable agriculture, water, oceans and disaster

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