Canada and Agenda
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CHAPTER 23
PREAMBLE TO SECTION III.
STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF MAJOR GROUPS
Chapter 23 is essentially a preamble to Section III of Agenda 21, (Chapters 24 through 33), which addresses strengthening the role of nine major groups in all aspects of Agenda 21: women; youth; indigenous peoples; non-governmental organizations; local authorities; trade unions; business and industry; the scientific and technological community; and farmers.
Chapter 23 underlines the need for commitment and genuine involvement of all social groups in the objectives, policies and mechanisms agreed to by Governments in all programme areas of Agenda 21. This is crucial for the effective implementation of objectives identified in Agenda 21 and for moving towards real social partnership in support of common effects for sustainable development.
Cite as: Projet de société: Canada and Agenda 21.Winnipeg: IISD, 1995. Online. Internet. http://iisd.ca/worldsd/canada/projet/c23.htm.
