Reducing adverse atmospheric effects of resource development

Description

Reducing adverse atmospheric effects of resource development involves implementing practical measures to minimize air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and other harmful atmospheric impacts caused by extracting and processing natural resources. Key actions include adopting cleaner technologies, enforcing emission controls, restoring affected ecosystems, and promoting sustainable resource management. This strategy aims to protect air quality, mitigate climate change, and safeguard public health by directly addressing the environmental consequences of industrial and resource development activities.

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.