Agenda 21 ppt

Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development.
Presentation is a summary of Agenda 21.

1. Sustainable Development for Travel and Tourism

2. WHAT IS AGENDA 21? Agenda 21  is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development . It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, in 1992 . Comprehensive plan of action to be taken Globally, Nationally, Locally by organizations of the United Nations system, Government and major groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment. The “21” in Agenda 21 refers to the 21 st century .

3. MAIN FOCUS

4. Social and Economic Dimensions International cooperation to accelerate sustainable development in developing countries and related domestic policies. Combating poverty Changing consumption patterns Demographic dynamics and sustainability Protecting and promoting human health conditions Promoting sustainable human settlement development Integrating environment and development in decision-making

5. Conservation and Management Resources for Development Protection of the atmosphere Integrated approach to the planning and management of land resources Combating deforestation Managing fragile ecosystems: combating desertification and drought Promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development Conservation of biological diversity Environmentally safe management of biotechnology Protection of the oceans , all kinds of seas, including enclosed and semi-enclosed seas, and coastal areas and the protection, rational use and development of their living resources Protection of the quality and supply of freshwater resources Environmentally safe management of toxic chemicals , including prevention of illegal international traffic in toxic and dangerous products, hazardous wastes, solid wastes and sewage-related issues Safe and environmentally sound management of radioactive wastes

6. Strengthening the Role of Major Groups Global action for women towards sustainable and equitable development Children and youth in sustainable development Recognizing and strengthening the role of indigenous people and their communities Strengthening the role of non-governmental organizations : partners for sustainable development Local authorities ' initiatives in support of Agenda 21 Strengthening the role of workers and their trade unions Strengthening the role of business and industry Scientific and technological community Strengthening the role of farmers

7. Means of Implementation Financial resources and mechanisms Transfer of environmentally sound technology , cooperation and capacity-building Science for sustainable development Promoting education, public awareness and training National mechanisms and international cooperation for capacity-building in developing countries International institutional arrangements International legal instruments and mechanisms Information for decision-making

8. Tourism and Local Agenda 21 Tourism plays an important and often central role for many local economies, particularly in developing countries. Local Agenda 21 processes emphasize a cooperative approach to identifying the community’s goals for tourism and creating an action plan to achieve these goals. The International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) estimates that more than three and a half thousand local communities worldwide are now establishing or implementing Local Agendas 21 Ensuring that tourism follows a sustainable path requires clear leadership from local authorities and an efficient mechanism that involves all of the stakeholders -the local private sector, NGOs, citizens, and other players . Local Agenda 21 is Agenda 21 on a local scale, a saying is "think globally act locally"

9. “Sustainable tourism development meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future.” The development of sustainable tourism meets the following requirements: • Tourist resources - natural, historical, cultural and others - are preserved in a way that allows them to be used in the future, whilst benefiting today’s society • The planning and management of tourist development are conducted in a way that avoids triggering serious ecological or socio-cultural problems in the region concerned • The overall quality of the environment in the tourist region is preserved and, if necessary, improved • The level of tourist satisfaction should be maintained to ensure that destinations continue to be attractive and retain their commercial potential • Tourism should largely benefit all members of society .

10. Why prepare a Local Agenda 21 for tourism? Ensure that tourism planning and development address key issues relating to the economic, social, and environmental impact of tourism in the long and short term Place tourism within the overall context of the sustainable development and environmental management of the community Provide a framework for, and give legitimacy to, the participation of a range of stakeholders in tourism and representatives of the local community Raise the profile of tourism and the tourism strategy within the community Strengthen the position of the authority as an organisation that takes sustainable tourism seriously, with national and international support Help the destination to attract the attention of visitors and tour operators keen to visit or work with sustainable destinations.

11. IMPLEMENTATION OF LA21 These programs are often known as "Local Agenda 21" or "LA21".For example, in the Philippines, the plan is "Philippines Agenda 21" (PA21). The group, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, formed in 1990; today its members come from over 1,000 cities, towns, and counties in 88 countries and is widely regarded as a paragon of Agenda 21 implementation. Europe turned out to be the continent where LA21 was best accepted and most implemented. In Sweden, for example, all local governments have implemented a Local Agenda 21 initiative.

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