'It will only be possible to ensure sustainable development by integrating its
economic, social and environmental components in a transparent,
accountable and democratic framework.'
The leaders of the European Union know that integration is the key to the future: in society, in its relationships with other states, but especially the integration of environmental concerns across the board in decision-making throughout government, business, and society as a whole.
The Union's priorities and policies to link social and economic development have four
spheres of action:
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internal integration of marginal groups and less developed regions
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integration between the Union and its neighbours to the North, East and South
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integration of environment in policies related to other industrialized countries
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integration of environment in policies related to developing countries.
In Europe, more than 300 cities and towns have joined the Sustainable Cities campaign, which was launched in Aalborg in 1994.
To find out more about the first five year of Agenda 21 click here:
Agenda21_The_first_five_years.pdf