strategy
Improving access of developing countries to information and expertise on sustainable development law
Context:
In all activities related to strengthening international law on environment and development, whether those currently underway or those that may be pursued in the future, Agenda 21 recommends that the effective participation of all countries, in particular developing countries, should be ensured through appropriate provision of technical assistance and/or financial assistance. Developing countries should be given "headstart" support not only in their national efforts to implement international agreements or instruments, but also to participate effectively in the negotiation of new or revised agreements or instruments and in the actual international operation of such agreements or instruments. 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 that support should include assistance in building up expertise in international law particularly in relation to sustainable development, and in assuring access to the necessary reference information and scientific/technical expertise. Broader:
Improving accessExpanding use of information technology for lawEstablishing comprehensive environmental law systemImproving access to sustainable development informationDeveloping integrated sustainable development law information serviceAssisting developing countries to build up expertise in international sustainable development lawAccelerating sustainable development in developing countries Facilitates:
Developing environmental lawImproving training on sustainable development lawDeveloping implementation mechanisms for international law on sustainable developmentEnsuring effective participation in international law making on sustainable development Facilitated by:
Assisting in law-making on sustainable development Subjects:
Information → Information Information → Expertise
Law → Law
Development → Sustainable development
Development → Reform
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
