Recognizing need for strong and effective leadership in the United Nations system to implement Agenda 21

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.

Claim

Strong and effective leadership on the part of the Secretary-General is crucial, since he/she would be the focal point of the institutional arrangements within the UN system for the successful follow-up to UNCED and for implementation of Agenda 21.