Researching integrated environmental infrastructure policies

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 accelerating research in the area of integrated policies of environmental infrastructure programmes and projects based on cost-benefit analysis and overall environmental impact.

1. Strengthening environmental research
2. Researching policies
3. Researching infrastructures
4. Monitoring progress on integrating environment and development goals
5. Establishing inclusive planning framework

1. Providing environmental infrastructure for human settlements
2. Adopting sustainable infrastructure policies
3. Creating coherent local infrastructure solutions

1. Integration