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In 1997, five years after the Earth Summit, another conference was held to evaluate progress made in implementing Agenda 21. |
In 1997, five years after the Earth Summit, another conference was held to evaluate progress made in implementing Agenda 21. |
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There are altogther 40 chapters in Agenda 21, in which 4 dimensions of issues are covered, including social and economic, conservation and management of resources, strengthening of the major |
There are altogther 40 chapters in Agenda 21, in which 4 dimensions of issues are covered, including social and economic, conservation and management of resources, strengthening of the major groups as well as means of implementation. |
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The 19th chapter concerns the safety of chemicals, including [[High Production Volume Chemicals]] (HPV). It calls for using less dangerous chemical alternatives, better management of chemical use, increased testing of common chemical for risks and international cooperation in chemical safety. This knowledge is indispensable to the chemical [[risk assessment]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 02:43, 20 December 2004
Agenda 21 is a program of the United Nations related to sustainable development. It is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the United Nations, governments, and major groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment. 21 refers to the 21st century.
It was unveiled at the 1992 Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro. More than 178 governments voted to adopt Agenda 21.
In 1997, five years after the Earth Summit, another conference was held to evaluate progress made in implementing Agenda 21.
There are altogther 40 chapters in Agenda 21, in which 4 dimensions of issues are covered, including social and economic, conservation and management of resources, strengthening of the major groups as well as means of implementation.
The 19th chapter concerns the safety of chemicals, including High Production Volume Chemicals (HPV). It calls for using less dangerous chemical alternatives, better management of chemical use, increased testing of common chemical for risks and international cooperation in chemical safety. This knowledge is indispensable to the chemical risk assessment.