Increasing public awareness of sustainable development
- Implementing public awareness programmes for sustainable development
Description
Increasing public awareness of sustainable development involves systematically informing and engaging communities about the environmental, social, and economic impacts of their choices. This strategy aims to foster responsible behavior, support policy implementation, and drive collective action by disseminating accessible information, promoting educational campaigns, and encouraging stakeholder participation. By addressing knowledge gaps and misconceptions, it remedies apathy and resistance, empowering individuals and organizations to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to long-term global well-being.
Implementation
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 that countries should encourage non-governmental organizations to increase their involvement in environmental and development problems, through joint awareness initiatives and improved interchange with other constituencies in society.
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Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral strategies
Subject
- Communication » Influencing
- Development » Sustainable development » Sustainable development
Content quality
Yet to rate
Language
English
1A4N
J7949
DOCID
12079490
D7NID
194720
Editing link
Official link
Last update
Dec 7, 2024