A Journey from Stockholm Declaration to 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - A Review
Abstract
The author has attempted to incorporate in this article/research paper some of the most important treaties, commissions, declarations on environment protection in which the principle of sustainable development runs like a golden thread. These initiations by the global community at the world platform have also been crucial in bringing in place national legislations for the conservation and protection of ecology. The international aspirations have been relevant in moulding perspectives regarding sustenance of environment and how a pivotal role is played by the international fraternity in reversing adverse impact to the environment.
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