strategy
Improving conditions for 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 creation of favourable conditions to encourage both private and public sectors to innovate, market and use environmentally sound technology. Narrower:
Commercializing appropriate technologySupporting cross-sectoral partnerships on environmentally sound technologyExpanding functions of international agencies on environmentally sound technology transfer Facilitates:
Trading in technologyDeveloping environmentally sound technologiesDeveloping technology for biodiversity conservationImproving access to environmentally sound technology Facilitated by:
Reporting on successful application of environmentally sound technologyMonitoring technical developments in national environmental action plans Subjects:
Commerce → MarketTechnology → Technology
Environment → Environment
Development → Development
Development → Reform
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
