strategy
Preventing adverse impact of agricultural activity on water quality
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 preventing adverse effects of agricultural activities on water-quality for other social and economic activities and on wetlands through, [inter alia], optimal use of on-farm input and minimizing use of external input in agricultural activities. Broader:
Protecting water quality Facilitates:
Preventing water pollution from agricultural nitratesManaging water resources for sustainable rural development Facilitated by:
Promoting strategic environmental impact assessment References:
Braden, John B and Lovejoy, Stephen B: Agriculture and Water Quality: international perspectives Subjects:
Hydrology → WaterAction → Action
Societal Problems → Prevention
Research, Standards → Quality unification
Agriculture, Fisheries → Agriculture
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
