Developing environmentally sound technology for sustainable use of marine living resources

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 developing and promoting the use of environmentally sound technology under criteria compatible with the sustainable use of marine living resources, including assessment of the environmental impact of major new fishery practices.

1. Ensuring sustainable use of marine living resources
2. Developing resources
3. Developing environmentally sound agricultural technology
4. Advancing marine technology

1. Establishing sustainable aquaculture development strategies

1. Facilitating environmentally sound technologies for coastal zones
2. Ensuring sustainable use of marine living resources under national jurisdiction
3. Conserving marine living resources in accordance with international law

1. Developing guidelines and mechanisms for rapid transfer of environmental information technology

1. Unused
2. Unsustainable
3. Underuse
4. Abuse