United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Posted: 14 May 2008
The UN Environment Programme site covers treaties and instruments concerning the environment and sustainable development, most notably Agenda 21 - a working plan for sustainable development to be the basis for national and international action. Also includes information on a variety of environmental topics and related links.
URL: www.unep.org
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