FROM THE EARTH SUMMIT TO LOCAL AGENDA 21 by William M. Lafferty (Editor), Katarina Eckerberg (Editor) ( 9781844079995 )

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FROM THE EARTH SUMMIT TO LOCAL AGENDA 21
WORKING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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William M. Lafferty (Editor), Katarina Eckerberg (Editor)

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1844079996

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

1 October, 2009

Series:

International Environmental Governance Set

Pages:

304

Description:

Agenda 21 of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development called for the participation and cooperation of local authorities in support of its economic, social and environmental goals. This title emphasizes the diversity and inventiveness of local initiatives since the Rio 'Earth Summit' within different national settings.

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This collection of in-depth case studies emphasizes the diversity and inventiveness of local initiatives since the Rio 'Earth Summit' within different national settings. From the Earth Summit to Local Agenda 21offers a realistic counterpoint to the official monitoring and assessment procedures of national governments and international bodies. It highlights the problems of assessment and policy evaluation and clearly sets out the policy stages necessary for more effective realization of Local Agenda 21 objectives.

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Earthscan Ltd

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