strategy
Participating in international sustainable city networks
Context:
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 participation in international "sustainable city networks" to exchange experience and mobilize national and international technical and financial support.
Implementation:
Agenda 21 recommends that cities of all countries should reinforce cooperation among themselves and cities of the developed countries, under the aegis of non-governmental organizations active in this field, such as the International Union of Local Authorities (IULA), the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) and the World Federation of Twin Cities. Broader:
ParticipatingNetworking citiesImproving urban governanceCreating sustainable citiesNetworking the environment and development arenaStrengthening mechanisms for international cooperation on Agenda 21 Values:
Unsustainable Organizations:
Euronet Association of National Networks of Healthy Cities Subjects:
Social Activity → Participation→ Networks
Amenities → Towns
Development → Sustainable development
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
