Expanding monitoring of freshwater quality and quantity

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 initiating a global observing system of parameters needed for the rational management of coastal and mountain zones and significantly expanding freshwater quantity/quality monitoring systems, particularly in developing countries.

1. Strengthening water monitoring management at all levels
2. Assessing water quality
3. Expanding-Contracting

1. Monitoring water quality threatened by toxic materials storage sites
2. Establishing water monitoring networks
3. Assessing water supply monitoring results annually

1. Improving water quality
2. Improving knowledge on ecosystem processes

1. Monitoring water pollution
2. Monitoring drinking water
3. Integrating climate change and environmental monitoring programmes

1. Quality