strategy
Strengthening interdisciplinary research on environmental degradation and rehabilitation
Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Broader:
Applying science sustainablyApplying interdisciplinarityStrengthening environmental research Narrower:
Expanding research on mountain ecosystemsAssessing impact of environmental degradation on womenExpanding research capabilities on sustainable management of forestsSupporting research on traditional and sustainable production methodsIncorporating sustainable indigenous management systems for land resourcesResearching contribution of forests to sustainable water resource managementIntegrating sustainable development ethics into education, training and research programmesStrengthening research to build demographic factors into local sustainable development programmes Facilitates:
Restoring environmental damageCoping with environmental refugeesAverting impact of environmental degradation on women and childrenCreating synergies between biodiversity and other development strategies Facilitated by:
Promoting interdisciplinary researchTraining specialists for interdisciplinary programmes on sustainable development Values:
DegradationRehabilitation Subjects:
Societal Problems → VulnerabilityResearch, Standards → Research
Health Care → Rehabilitation
Environment → Environment
Interdisciplinarity → Interdisciplinarity
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
