Expanding programmes on marine environmental quality

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 establishing systematic observation systems to measure marine environmental quality, including causes and effects of marine degradation, as a basis for management.

1. Using oceans sustainably
2. Raising quality
3. Protecting marine environment
4. Improving water quality
5. Improving
6. Developing methods that safeguard environmental quality

1. Applying environmental quality criteria in coastal zones

1. Quality