FOR201H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Iucn Species Survival Commission, International Tropical Timber Organization, Itta Of Metz
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For210h1: lecture 7 - global policies for conservation of tropical forests and. Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It became evident in the 1970"s that there was environmental degradation. The stockholm declaration marked the emergence of environmental law. Natural resources and wildlife must be safeguarded. Non-renewable resources must be shared and not exhausted. The earth"s capacity to produce renewable resources must be maintained. Unep established after the un conference on the human environment. Unep is an advocate, educator, catalyst, and facilitator, promoting the wise use of the planet"s natural assets for sustainable development. Agenda 21: an action plan for developing the planet sustainably through the 21st century. Rio declaration: a non-binding statement of 27 broad principles for environmental policy. A broad statement of principles for protecting forests. Commitments by countries to meet certain environmental objectives.
