Local Agenda 21

Introduction

In 1992 the UN held a conference on the environment more commonly known as the Rio Earth Summit. The conference raised many peoples concerns for the ways in which we are damaging the environment, possibly for ever. The conference launched a process called Agenda 21, a plan for sustainable development in the 21st century. Over 150 countries from around the world signed up to Agenda 21 and the implementation of Local Agenda 21 strategies.

Local Agenda 21 has four priorities to achieve sustainability:

Social progression which recognises the needs of everyone.
Protection of the environment.
Prudent use of natural resources.
Maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth.

Sustainability is not just an environmental issue it is about quality of life, not only for us but for future generations. It is concerned with allowing us to continue to develop today, but in a way which do not damage our children's and grandchildren's opportunities to develop. We must look at ways of keeping our economy vibrant, and providing for our needs, that do not use up all of the borough's resources and damage our environment.

Local Agenda 21 - "A Sustainable Future for Thurrock" further information:

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