Modifying unsustainable policies

Description

Modifying unsustainable policies involves systematically identifying and revising laws, regulations, and institutional practices that contribute to environmental degradation, social inequity, or economic instability. The essential action is to replace or adapt these policies with alternatives that promote long-term sustainability, resilience, and equitable resource use. This strategy directly addresses harmful outcomes by implementing practical reforms, incentivizing sustainable behavior, and ensuring that policy frameworks support the well-being of current and future generations.

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 review and modification of existing unsustainable policies and practices when implementing sustainable development plans.