Agenda 21(एजेन्डा २१ )

Agenda 21(एजेन्डा २१ )

Agenda 21 is an action plan of the United Nations (UN) related to sustainable development and was an outcome of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. It is a comprehensive blueprint of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the UN, governments, and major groups in every area in which humans directly affect the environment.

The full text of Agenda 21 was revealed at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), held in Rio de Janeiro on June 13, 1992, where 178 governments voted to adopt the program. The final text was the result of drafting, consultation and negotiation, beginning in 1989 and culminating at the two-week conference. The number 21 refers to an agenda for the 21st century.

Structure and contents

there are 40 chapters in the Agenda 21, divided into four main sections.

1.       Section I: Social and Economic Dimensions

This deals with combating poverty, especially for developing country, changing consumption patterns, promoting health, change population and sustainable settlement in decision making.

2.       Section II: Conservation and Management of Resources for Development

Includes atmospheric protection, combating deforestation, protecting fragile environments, conservation of biological diversity (biodiversity), control of pollution and management of biotechnology and radioactive wastes.

3.       Section III: Strengthening the Role of Major Groups

Includes the roles of children and youth, women, NGOs, local authorities, business and workers and strengthening the role of indigenous peoples, their community and farmers.

4.       Section IV: Means of Implementation
Implementation includes science, technology transfer, education, international institutions and financial mechanisms.

In summary agenda 21 offers a message of hope invite of people to plan and to take action now in order to safe guard the legacy we hope to pass on to future generation.


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