strategy
Using UNDP field offices to support capacity building strategies for Agenda 21
Synonyms:
Improving network of UNDP field offices to support sustainable development programmesBuilding United Nations system capacity in sustainable development at local, national and regional level
Context:
As an important aspect of overall planning, Agenda 21 recommends that each country should seek internal consensus at all levels of society on policies and programmes needed for short- and long-term capacity-building to implement its Agenda 21 programme. This consensus should result from a participatory dialogue of relevant interest groups and lead to an identification of skill gaps, institutional capacities and capabilities, technological and scientific requirements and resource needs to enhance environmental knowledge and administration to integrate environment and development. UNDP, in partnership with relevant specialized agencies and other international intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations could assist, at a government's request, in identifying requirements for technical cooperation, including those related to technology transfer and know-how and development assistance for the implementation of Agenda 21. The national planning process, together with appropriate national sustainable development action plans or strategies, should provide the framework for such cooperation and assistance.Agenda 21 recommends that that UNDP act as the lead agency in organizing United Nations system efforts towards capacity-building at the local, national and regional levels. UNDP should use and further improve its network of field offices and its broad mandate to provide assistance, using its experience in the field of technical cooperation for facilitating capacity-building at the country and regional levels and making full use of the expertise of other bodies, in particular UNEP, the World Bank and regional commissions and development banks, as well as relevant international intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
Broader:
Ensuring support of United Nations system for national policies and programmes to implement Agenda 21Improving organizational cooperation at the regional level in the follow up to Agenda 21Establishing regional interfacing structuresEmphasizing national capacity building for sustainable developmentStrengthening mechanisms for international cooperation on Agenda 21Strengthening programmes of intergovernmental organizations to support Agenda 21Strengthening role of local authorities in sustainable development Facilitates:
Networking in regional developmentNetworking the environment and development arenaEstablishing institutional capacity for national environmental action plansCoordinating international sustainable development activities at field levelMobilizing donor resources for national capacity building on sustainable developmentAssisting countries in strengthening national coordinating mechanisms for UNCED follow-upRecognizing major non-governmental groups as key partners in implementing Agenda 21 Facilitated by:
Coordinating UNCED follow-up Subjects:
Society → Local→ Networks
Industry → Construction
Education → Training
→ Systems
Strategy → Strategy
International Relations → United nations
Development → Development
Development → Sustainable development
Development → Reform
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
