Chapter 1 - Preamble

Section 1 - Social & Economic Dimensions

Section 2 - Conservation and Management of Resources

Section 3 - Strengthening the Role of Major Groups
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32

Section 4 - Means of Implementation

Complete text of Agenda 21: Chapter 25
Chapter 25: Children and Youth in Sustainable Development Youth makes up nearly one-third of the world’s population, and they need a voice in determining their own future. Their active role in the protection of the environment and involvement in decisions on environment and development is critical to the long-term success of Agenda 21.

Development plans should ensure young people of a secure future, including a healthy environment, improved living standards, education and jobs.

Education levels should be increased so that by the year 2000 more than half the young men and women in every country will have a chance of secondary schooling or vocational training . Students should be taught about the environment and sustainable development throughout their schooling.

Governments should consult with and let youth participate in decisions that affect the environment. Youth should also be represented at international meetings, and participate in decision-making at the United Nations.

Children make up nearly half the population in many developing countries. In both developing and industrialized countries, children are highly vulnerable to the effects of environmental degradation.

Countries should combat human rights abuses against youth, especially young women and girls and see that children are healthy, adequately fed, educated, and protected from pollution and toxic substances. Development strategies should deal with the entitlement of young people to natural resources.

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