1. Global strategies
  2. Expanding knowledge resources on health implications of hazardous wastes

Expanding knowledge resources on health implications of hazardous wastes

  • Improving dissemination of information on health hazards of dangerous waste

Context

Improving knowledge regarding the effects of hazardous waste on human health and the environment.

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 governments, international and regional organizations, and industry should facilitate and expand the dissemination of technical and scientific information dealing with various health aspects of hazardous waste, and promote its application.

Facilitates

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #7: Affordable and Clean EnergySustainable Development Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionSustainable Development Goal #17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(G) Very specific strategies
Subject
  • undefined » Resources
  • undefined » Information
  • undefined » Promotion
  • undefined » Hazards
  • undefined » Waste
  • undefined » Health
  • undefined » Reform
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Nov 10, 2022