strategy
Supporting joint ventures between producers and users of environmentally sound technology
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.Agenda 21 recommends promoting joint ventures between suppliers and recipients of technology, taking into account developing countries' policy priorities and objectives. Together with direct foreign investment, these ventures could constitute important channels for transferring environmentally sound technology. Through such joint ventures and direct investment, sound environmental management practices could be transferred and maintained.
Broader:
Forming environmentally sound technology networksFacilitating joint ventures for sustainable developmentIncreasing cooperation on environmentally sound technologyTransferring environmentally sound management industrial practice through joint ventures Facilitates:
Improving usability of technical productsDeveloping environmentally sound technologiesImproving capacity for environmentally sound technology needs assessment Subjects:
Amenities → ConsumersCommerce → Business enterprises
Industry → Production
Technology → Technology
Environment → Environment
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
