World Atlas of Sustainable Development: Economic, Social and Environmental DataThe concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced at the time of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, where over 170 heads of state signed a plan of action for the 21st century - Agenda 21. Agenda 21 sets out a proposal for sustainable development that combines several goals: preservation of the environment, social equity and economic efficiency, aiming to ensure the well-being of the world's people without compromising the future of generations to come. This Atlas proposed an unprecedented 'reading' of the global situation, supported by socio-economic, geopolitical and environmental data. Topics including access to education, the gulf between living standards in the North and the South, women's civil rights, climate change and international solidarity are presented along with a series of fully updated 30 information sheets and 40 full-colour maps. 'World Atlas of Sustainable Development' is a unique and valuable tool for individuals and organizations interested in development, whether they work in businesses, administration, local authorities, associations or education, as it is designed to be concise, accessible and objective. |
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... population will live in today's developing countries P. 14 Access to water Contaminated water , the main cause of ... population over 15 years of age is illiterate p . 22 Status of women The majority of women are still excluded from ...
... population increases by 1.3 % per year . Reproduction rates are highest in poor coun- tries , especially in some of the most densely pop- ulated ones . 50 % of world population growth occurs in just six countries : India ( 21 % of the ...
... population . In 1969 , by comparison , this figure was 37 % . The global improvement in agricultural productivity has reduced malnutrition figures by half . Today's aver- age caloric intake per person is 2720 kcal . The minimum ...
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where concerns for social welfare and the environment intersect p | 8 |
Demography p | 14 |
Health Care p | 20 |
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