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Agenda 21

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Agenda 21

Non-binding treaty, signed by representatives of 178 countries in 1992, which sets out a framework of recommendations designed to protect the environment and achieve sustainable development. The treaty highlights the importance of international cooperation, but also discusses the role of individuals, communities, and local authorities in achieving the goals it sets out.



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The expression "sustainable development" refers to a UN-system of global environmental regulations based on the world body's mammoth Agenda 21 blueprint.
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Agenda 21 is a multilateral agreement adopted by more than 178 governments at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, otherwise known as the Earth Summit, in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
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