Agenda 21 : Overriding Principles

Principle 21

The creativity, ideals and courage of the youth of the world should be mobilised to forge a global partnership in order to achieve sustainable development and ensure a better future for all. 

Principle 22

Indigenous people and their communities, and other local communities, have a vital role in environmental management and development because of their knowledge and traditional practices. States should recognise and duly support their identify, culture and interests and enable their effective participation in the achievement of sustainable development. 

Principle 23

The environment and natural resources of people under oppression, domination and occupation shall be protected. 

Principle 24

Warfare is inherently destruction of sustainable development. States shall, therefore, respect international law providing protection for the environment in times of armed conflict and cooperate in its further development, as necessary. 

Principle 25

Peace, development and environmental protection are interdependent and indivisible. 

Principle 26

States shall resolve all their environmental disputes peacefully and by appropriate means in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. 

Principle 27

States and people shall cooperate in good faith and in a spirit of partnership in the fulfilment of the principles embodied in this Declaration and in the further development of international law in the field of sustainable development.