Was Agenda 21 Successful?

Agenda 21 was the first UN document to identify roles and responsibilities for stakeholders. ... Local Agenda 21 has been one of the most extensive follow-up programmes to UNCED and is widely cited as a success in linking global goals to local action.

What was the outcome of Agenda 21?

Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the Statement of principles for the Sustainable Management of Forests were adopted by more than 178 Governments at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 3 to 14 June 1992.

What is the main aim of Agenda 21?

Agenda 21 is intended to set out an international program of action for achieving sustainable development during the 21st century.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.