Abstract
Having endorsed the policy of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) followed by
the ratification of the Earth Summit (1992) charter, Australia has embraced the principles
of Local Agenda 21 (LA21). Our local councils are, consequently, required to include
Agenda 21 aims into local strategies and planning [1]. This implies that local councils
need to build up effective partnerships with the local community to establish strategies
promoting an integrated and holistic treatment of the social, economical and
environmental aspects of planning, in line with ESD objectives.
The paper reports on the findings of a currently on-going study of three local councils in
New South Wales, to determine the factors affecting the adoption of Agenda 21. It
reviews strategic policy documents to examine the councils’ corporate commitment to
sustainability and reports on preliminary findings regarding the attitude of planners in
local councils towards ESD principles, Local Agenda 21 and community involvement
requirements that LA21 entails.
the ratification of the Earth Summit (1992) charter, Australia has embraced the principles
of Local Agenda 21 (LA21). Our local councils are, consequently, required to include
Agenda 21 aims into local strategies and planning [1]. This implies that local councils
need to build up effective partnerships with the local community to establish strategies
promoting an integrated and holistic treatment of the social, economical and
environmental aspects of planning, in line with ESD objectives.
The paper reports on the findings of a currently on-going study of three local councils in
New South Wales, to determine the factors affecting the adoption of Agenda 21. It
reviews strategic policy documents to examine the councils’ corporate commitment to
sustainability and reports on preliminary findings regarding the attitude of planners in
local councils towards ESD principles, Local Agenda 21 and community involvement
requirements that LA21 entails.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The CIB 2003 International Conference on smart and sustainable built environment (SABSE2003) 19-21 November 2003, Brisbane, Australia |
| Subtitle of host publication | Conference proceedings |
| Editors | J Yang, P. S. Brandon, A. C. Sidwell |
| Place of Publication | Brisbane |
| Publisher | Queensland University of Technology |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1741070414 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | The CIB 2003 International Conference on smart and sustainable built environment (SABSE2003) - Brisbane, Australia Duration: 19 Nov 2003 → 21 Nov 2003 |
Conference
| Conference | The CIB 2003 International Conference on smart and sustainable built environment (SABSE2003) |
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| Abbreviated title | SABSE2003 |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Brisbane |
| Period | 19/11/03 → 21/11/03 |