Agenda 21 - Concepts - Chapter 1 Class 10 Geography - Resources and Development - Geography

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  • It is the declaration signed by world leaders in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) , which took place at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • It aims at achieving global sustainable development.
  • It is an agenda with the aim to combat environmental damage , poverty , disease .
  • One major objective of Agenda 21 is that every local government should draw its own local Agenda 21.
  •  A non-binding action plan of the UN for sustainable development
  •  Involves various actors, such as governments, NGOs, local authorities, indigenous peoples, and businesses
  • Full implementation reaffirmed at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa

[Resources and Development] Agenda 21 - Case Study - Teachoo - Concepts

Objective of Agenda 21

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