What is Agenda 21 and what were its main goals at the UNCED in 1992?
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The text discusses Agenda 21, a comprehensive plan of action adopted at the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in 1992, focusing on sustainable development and environmental management involving global cooperation among governments and organizations.
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Agenda 21 aimed for sustainable development globally, focusing on environmental, economic, and social aspects.
Agenda 21 was a comprehensive action plan from the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development aimed at achieving sustainable development globally, nationally, and locally. Its main goals included addressing environmental issues, promoting economic development, and ensuring social equity.
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Agenda 21 was a comprehensive action plan from the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development aimed at achieving sustainable development globally, nationally, and locally. Its main goals included addressing environmental issues, promoting economic development, and ensuring social equity.
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Agenda 21 was adopted by over 178 governments and emphasized creating strategies for sustainable development into the 21st century. It was a key outcome from the Rio de Janeiro summit.
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Some may confuse Agenda 21 with binding agreements; it's actually a non-binding action plan.
Sources
- Agenda 21 .:. Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform - sustainabledevelopment.un.org
- Core Publications Agenda 21 - the United Nations - un.org
- Agenda 21 - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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