Improving environmental research links and sharing of results with industry

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 improving links between the official and independent research sectors and industry so that research may become an important element of industrial strategy.

1. Strengthening participation of scientists in sustainable development
2. Strengthening environmental research
3. Sponsoring commercial research and development

1. Researching environmental effects of transboundary air pollution
2. Conducting research on the health effects of hazardous wastes in developing countries

1. Increasing use of environmental research
2. Increasing support for technological research and development on the environment