Agenda 21: Earth Summit

Agenda 21 is a comprehensive, non-binding action plan for sustainable development adopted by 178 nations at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro. It outlines voluntary measures for governments and organizations to combat poverty and pollution, conserve resources, and promote sustainable economic and social development. Divided into four major sections and 40 chapters, it addresses social and economic dimensions, resource management, and strengthening the role of groups like women, workers, and business in sustainable development. Its purpose is an action agenda for the UN, other multilateral organizations, and individual governments around the world that can be executed at local, national, and global levels. The "21" in Agenda 21 refers to the 21st century. The plan is a framework for voluntary action at all levels of government, not a legally binding treaty. 354 pages ISBN: 978-1482672770 Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 11 inches