Agenda
21 reflects a global consensus and political commitment at the highest level on
development and environmental co-operation. Its successful implementation is first
and foremost the responsibility of Governments.
The UK Government considers that the potential contradiction between natural capital
conservation and economic growth is broadly soluble because:
- sustainable development
does not necessarily mean having less economic development
- a healthy environment
is better able to generate the resources to meet people's needs
- new investment
and environmental improvement often go hand in hand
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It
does not mean that every aspect of the present environment
should be preserved at all costs.
It means that decisions throughout society should be taken
with proper regard to their environmental impact.
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