strategy
Identifying sustainable technology information gaps
Synonyms:
Supplementing environmental sound technology information systems Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the UN Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.Agenda 21 recommends that an inventory of existing international or regional clearing-houses or information exchange systems should be undertaken by the relevant United Nations bodies. Their existing structure should be strengthened and improved when necessary. If necessary, additional information systems should be developed in order to fill gaps identified in this international network.
Broader:
Bridging data gap for sustainable developmentNetworking the environment and development arenaPromoting progress and application of information systemsEstablishing clearing houses for environmentally sound technologyImproving access to sustainable development information Facilitates:
Using sustainable technologiesProviding environmental information on the internetMonitoring technical developments in national environmental action plansProviding access to appropriate technology Facilitated by:
Providing information on environmental technology Problems:
Inadequate environmental communicationSubjects:
Fundamental Sciences → SoundInformation → Information
→ Systems
Technology → Technology
Environment → Environment
Development → Sustainable development
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
