A/CONF.151/26/Rev.l (Vol. l)
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Year of adoption: 1992
Year of entry into force:
Region: Universal
Legal Status: Intergovernmental - Non-binding
Year of entry into force:
Region: Universal
Legal Status: Intergovernmental - Non-binding
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- “Human beings are at the centre of concerns for sustainable development. They are entitled to a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature.” (Principle 1)
- “In order to achieve sustainable development, environmental protection shall constitute an integral part of the development process and cannot be considered in isolation from it.” (Principle 2)
- “To achieve sustainable development and a higher quality of life for all people, States should reduce and eliminate unsustainable patterns of production and consumption and promote appropriate demographic policies.” (Principle 8)
- “States should effectively co-operate to discourage or prevent the relocation and transfer to other States of any activities and substances that cause severe environmental degradation or are found to be harmful to human health.” (Principle 14)