Agenda 30 formally Agenda 21

Gaining momentum since the 1972 UN Conference on
Human Environment all the way to the 2015 UN
Sustainable Development Summit, the 2030 Agenda is
a culmination of more than four decades of
multilateral dialogue and debate on tackling
environmental, social and economic challenges faced
by the world community. Adopted as a result of
extensive negotiations among member states, the
accountability for the implementation of the Agenda
primarily rests with national governments.
Core Principles Underpinning the Agenda
The 2030 Agenda embodies the following core
principles:
Universality
The 2030 Agenda is universal in scope and
commits all countries, irrespective of their income
levels and development status, to contribute
towards a comprehensive effort towards
sustainable development. The Agenda is
applicable in all countries, in all contexts and at all
times.