agenda 21

1. AGENDA 21:
A Global Plan for
Sustainable
Devolopment
By – Punit Agrawal and Amit Thakur (4th year BBA-LL.B.)

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Table of contents
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Introduction
Introduction to Agenda
21
Implementation
Challenges in
implementation
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Hypothesis
You can describe the
topic of the section here
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Criticism
Criticism of Agenda 21
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Progress
Progress of Agenda 21
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Conclusion
Conclusion and
Suggestions
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Objectives
General objectives and
Enviornmental Objective
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Indian Perspective
Agenda 21 in India

3. AGENDA 21

4. Introduction
• Agenda 21 is a non-binding plan of action by the United
Nations with regards to sustainable development.
• It is the Product of the Earth Submit (Also known as
UNCED) which held in Rio de Janerio, Brazil in the year
1992 and it was adopted by 178 countries.
• It’s main goal is to promote sustainable development
worldwide, which means meeting the need of present
generation without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their needs.
• Research Questions –
1. What are key challenges in implementation?
2. How Agenda 21 affected by changing politics, economic,
and social conditions?
3. What is Status of Agenda 21 in India?

5. Agenda 21 and three pillars of sustainable
development
Economic sustainability
This pillar of sustainable development
focuses on promoting economic
growth and development that is
sustainable over the long-term.
Social sustainability
This pillar of sustainable development
focuses on promoting social equity,
inclusion, and human rights.
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Environmental sustainability
This pillar of focuses on protecting the
natural environment and promoting
the responsible use of natural
resources.
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6. Objectives of AGENDA 21
General Objectives Enviornmental Objectives
• Sustainable Development • Bio-Diversity Conversion
• Integrating Principles of Sustainable
Development
• Climate Change
• Reduce Poverty • Water Management
• Promoting Gender Equality • Land Management
• Enhancing International Cooperation • Management of Chemical & Hazardous
Substance

7. Progress of agenda 21
● Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
● Renewable energy
● Biodiversity
● Climate change
● Sustainable consumption and production

8. Challenges in Implementation of AGENDA 21
Since its adoption in 1992, Agenda 21 has been widely adopted by countries
around the world and has become a major reference point for sustainable
development efforts. The implementation of Agenda 21 has been a
decentralized and participatory process, involving a wide range of actors,
including governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector.
The implementation of Agenda 21, a non-binding action plan of the United
Nations for sustainable development , has faced several challenges, including:
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Lack of Political Will Coordination Problem Difficult to Measure Progress
Limited Awareness
Funding Constraint

9. Criticisms
Conspiracy
theories
Lack of democratic
process
National
sovereignty
Property rights
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10. AGENDA 21 in India
India
The implementation of Agenda 21 in India
has involved several initiatives aimed at
strengthening environmental laws and
regulations. For example, the country has
enacted several laws aimed at protecting
the environment and promoting
sustainable development.

11. Conclusion
● Agenda 21 has been a significant milestone in the global quest for sustainable
development, and it has provided a framework for addressing the complex challenges of
poverty, environmental degradation, and social inequality.
● The following recommendations can be made to enhance the effectiveness of Agenda 21
1. Strengthening the political commitment to sustainable development.
2. Enhancing the role of civil society organizations:
3. Improving monitoring and evaluation mechanisms:.
4. Increasing international cooperation and collaboration.
5. Building the capacity of developing countries

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