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Background Information

This introductory section provides background information for those new to the concept of sustainable development, its history, and in particular, the immense role of the United Nations in the ongoing global vision to achieve "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".

A Brief History of Sustainable Development and the United Nations
What is Sustainable Development? A brief description of the UN's definition and interpretation of sustainable development
Sustainable Human Development The new terminology of, and outlook on, sustainable development.
The Goal of this Website

Other Background Information Available on UNA-Canada's website:

The UN & the Environment (Feb 1997) An examination of UNEP, the Earth Summit and CanadaÕs contribution to the global environment through the UN.
The UN & Social Development (Feb 1997) Covering major UN programmes to ease the pressures and conflicts created by social problems. Examines poverty, economic policy, democracy, housing, drugs and the integration of women, children, disabled and indigenous groups.
The UN & International Human Development (Feb 1997) A study of the UN and the development and welfare of peoples, including public awareness and specific activities.
The UN and Humanitarian Assistance (Feb 1997) Looks at the UN and the issues of refugees, health, emergency food aid and disaster relief.

Interesting Barckground Articles on other sites:

The United Nations: Protecting the Global Environment A UN-DPI fact sheet which briefly outlines some of the main legally-binding Conventions and Protocols on environmental issues during the past 25 years.