Supporting and coordinating national studies on sustainable development pathways

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.

1. Strengthening national research to support sustainable development
2. Preparing national plans in developing countries for achieving sustainable development

1. Strengthening scientific and technological capacity

1. Networking biodiversity conservation initiatives