Agenda 21 is a comprehensive sustainable development action plan which 178 heads of government signed up to at the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Local Agenda 21 - the Leeds approach
Since the 1992 Earth Summit, Leeds City Council, in partnership with a wide range of organisations, has been active in translating the economic, social and environmental principles of Local Agenda 21 into practical action.
Strategies such as the 'Vision for Leeds - strategy for sustainable development' and the council's own Corporate Plan demonstrate how Leeds is tackling the economic, social and environmental issues outlined in Agenda 21. As a consequence, Leeds' approach to Agenda 21 has been to integrate sustainable development as a mainstream, rather than as a separate strategy.
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You can also find out more about the work of Leeds City Council's sustainable development unit by following the related links from this page.