Ensuring participation of developing countries in collection of environmental data

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 cooperating to ensure full participation of developing countries in any international scheme under the organs and organizations of the UN system for the collection, analysis and use of data and information.

1. Extending scope of environmental data collection
2. Ensuring participation of developing countries in international research
3. Collecting environmental data

1. Assessing impact of climate change on marine environment

1. Providing environmental assistance to developing countries

1. Underparticipation
2. Participation
3. Nonparticipatory