Australian national report to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development / prepared on behalf of the Australian Government by the Department of the Arts, Sport, the Environment, and Territories
- Bib ID:
- 1577104
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
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- [Canberra : Australian Govt. Publ. Service], 1991
- 244, [32] : ill., maps ; 30 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0644241624 (paperback)
- Summary:
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In this report Australia chronicles its own performance on action to address the greenhouse effect and ensure the protection of biological diversity. It notes the successes and failures and the changes in our perception and approach. It details Government programs and policies to address environmental and developmental problems, as well as the processes we now have in place to deal with conflict over access and use of resources. The views and commentary of a wide range of non-government organisations and concerned individuals are also included.
- Full contents:
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- 1. Introduction to Australia
- 1.1. Government
- 1.2. Environment
- 1.3. Economy
- 1.4. Population
- 1.5. Health
- 1.6. Education
- 1.7. Social security and welfare
- 1.8. Housing and community amenities
- 1.9. Consumer interests
- 1.10. Indigenous peoples
- 2. The fundamental principles underlying environment and development in Australia
- 2.1. National conservation strategy for Australia
- 2.2. Framework for environmental decision making
- 2.3. Ecologically sustainable development
- 3. Natural and built environment issues
- 3.1. Soils and land management
- 3.2. Global warming, ozone depletion and atmosphere
- 3.3. Inland waters
- 3.4. Marine and coastal
- 3.5. Biodiversity
- 3.6. Parks and reserves
- 3.7. Heritage
- 3.8. Urban environment
- 4. Development issues
- 4.1. Minerals
- 4.2. Energy
- 4.3. Agriculture
- 4.4. Forestry
- 4.5. Fisheries
- 4.6. Tourism
- 4.7. Manufacturing
- 4.8. Transport
- 4.9. Management of wastes and toxic chemicals
- 9.10 Environmentally sound management of biotechnology - 5. Environmental education, community participation and environmental research
- 5.1. Environmental education
- 5.2. Community participation
- 5.3. Environmental research
- 6. International cooperation on the environment
- 6.1. Principles for international decisions and actions
- 6.2. International organisations
- 6.3. Financial and overseas development assistance
- 6.4. Research and technology transfer
- 6.5. Treaties and other related measures
- 6.6. Outcomes from the UNCED
- 7. Preparation of the national report to the UNCED
- Appendix 1 - Information on States and Territories
- Appendix 2 - Abbreviations
- Appendix 3 - People and organisations providing input/comment. a.
- Notes:
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- AGPS cat. no. 9121299.
- Bibliography: p. [1-8]
- Subject:
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- Also Titled:
- United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, Australian national report
- Terms of Use:
- Commonwealth of Australia 1991.
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 1991
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