Sustainable Tourism Law

SUSTAINABILITY: THE PATH FROM STOCKHOLM TO THE EUROPEAN CHARTER 621 opinion makers, demonstrating a substantial strengthening of non- -governmental participation 9 . Approved documents in the Rio Conference Rio Declaration Represents a delicate balance of principles, among which the polluter pays, precautions and producer liability. It includes 27 fundamental principles based on the international cooperation between states and the acknowledgement of the interdependent nature of Earth. Forest Principles A set of fundamental principles, to be subsequently developed, regarding the sustainable development of the forests. Agenda 21 A detailed plan of actions to be developed by all the countries during the 21st century, with the focus on the integration and development of environmental issues, including actions to be taken in each nation. Structure and contents of Agenda 21 The fundamental themes of Agenda 21 have been divided into 40 chapters, grouped in four sections with two introductory preambles Chapter 1 Preamble I. Social and Economic Dimensions Chapter 2 International Cooperation to Accelerate Sustainable Development inDeveloping Countries and Related Domestic Policies Chapter 3 Combating Poverty Chapter 4 Changing Consumption Patterns Chapter 5 Demographic Dynamics and Sustainability Chapter 6 Protecting and Promoting Human Health Chapter 7 Promoting Sustainable Human Settlement Development Chapter 8 Integrating Environment and Development in Decision-Making Section II. Conservation and Management of Resources for Development Chapter 9 Protection of the Atmosphere Chapter 10 Integrated Approach to the Planning and Management of Land Resources Chapter 11 Combating Deforestation Chapter 12 Managing Fragile Ecosystems: Combating Desertification and Drought Chapter 13 Managing Fragile Ecosystems: Sustainable Mountain Development Chapter 14 Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Chapter 15 Conservation of Biological Diversity 9 On the Johannesburg Summit, the participation of interest groups and opinion makers is reinforced.