Agenda 21 provided a framework for discussion on sustainable development. LA 21 is designed to implement the principles of sustainable development at a local level by addressing and involving you, the local people directly.

What is Agenda 21?

In 1992 a UN Conference on Environment and Development took place in Rio de Janeiro. This summit produced a blueprint known as Agenda 21 - a major plan for global action to bring about Sustainable Development. It called on local authorities world - wide to draw up and implement local plans of action for sustainable development, in partnership with all stakeholders in the local community. In 1994, Kilkenny co co along with 300 other local authorities in Europe signed the Aalbourg Charter and committed themselves to enter into the Agenda 21 process.

Over 6000 local authorities have signed up internationally

What is Local is Local Agenda 21 ?

Agenda 21 provided a framework for discussion on sustainable development. LA 21 is designed to implement the principles of sustainable development at a local level by addressing and involving you, the local people directly. It is essential that the community be involved in the making of these plans and policies so as they meet people's real needs.

Local Agenda 21 is the process of building partnerships between local authorities and other sectors to develop and implement local policies for sustainable development.

The Local Agenda 21 process will be a more effective process if it has input and support from different sectors within the local community. The whole process is about involving local people so that they can take joint responsibility for ensuring change in their County and future.

For Further Details Contact :

Ronan Ryan ( Community Enterprise ) Kilkenny County Council

What does Sustainable Development Do?

“Sustainable Development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.

Agenda 21

Should allow communities express their views

Allow communities to participate in decision making at at alocal level.

Permit communities to make a positive contribution to environmental performance.