During the “Earth Summit” at Rio (Brazil) in 1992, a blueprint for sustainable development in 21st century was signed by 179 Heads of State Governments as Agenda 21. Discuss this Agenda 21.

Agenda 21 a blueprint for sustainable development into the 21st century was agreed during the "Earth Summit" at Rio in 1992, and signed by 179 Heads of State Government. Agenda 21 is a guide for individuals, businesses and governments in making choices for the development that would help the society and environment. Agenda 21 deals with: Social and economic dimensions: developing countries; poverty; consumption patterns; population; health; human settlements; integrating environment and development. Conservation and management of resources: atmosphere; land; forests; deserts; mountains; agriculture; biodiversity; biotechnology; oceans; fresh water; toxic chemicals; hazardous radioactive and solid waste and sewage. Strengthening the role of major groups: women; children and youth; indigenous peoples; nongovernmental organisations; local authorities; workers; business and industry; farmers; scientists and technologists. Means of implementation: finance; technology transfer; science; education; capacity-building; international institutions; legal measures; information.