Preparing capacity building strategies for implementing Agenda 21

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 national mechanisms, with international cooperation for capacity-building in developing countries.

1. Strengthening mechanisms for international cooperation on Agenda 21

1. Recognizing major non-governmental groups as key partners in implementing Agenda 21

1. Preparing national action plans for implementing Agenda 21
2. Involving relevant interest groups in identifying priorities for capacity building strategies

1. Establishing institutional capacity for national environmental action plans

1. Undercapacity
2. Overcapacity
3. Capacity

1. Agenda 21