At the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development 178 countries voted to adopt Agenda 21. Agenda 21 is non-binding action plan that sets climate sustainability and poverty. guidelines for national, state and local governments. Proponents argue that the agenda’s guidelines will encourage federal and local governments to protect the environment and combat poverty. Opponents argue that global organizations should not make rules for local governments and these rules are unnecessary because they are impossible to enforce.
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@Canadianpunk89 2wks2W
Yes but only for big issues that a local town alone can't fix. For smaller issues, let them use their own local guidelines.
@9ZZFG543wks3W
TO a point, we shoudl follow UN guidelines, but we must also consider the financial impact on citizens, so we need to follow our own timeline. The transition to 'clean' likely cannot be reached by any set date without serious damage to our society and country.
@9ZZCS473wks3W
increase sanctions on countries that are the top contributors of global pollution instead while also implementing our own sanctions to contribute
@9ZNXMHS1mo1MO
I would do our best to go in the direction of those guidelines and simply follow though, maybe over four or five years, and then continue that trajectory onward.
@Brandonnoe84 3mos3MO
No, come up with local solutions that work for each community, and increase sanction on countries that are the top contributors of global pollution instead.
@9TD8FMR3mos3MO
Take it into consideration but every city is different and needs to also figure out whats best for that plot of land.
@9RBXRKD5mos5MO
Every country should strive to follow and exceed environmental guidelines and high pollution countries should receive sanctions
@9PSLGWZIndependent6mos6MO
Yes, but the UN is not an organization worth treating as a benchmark for ethical or righteous standards.
@9VF2RTR3mos3MO
Only if it makes sense based on our society needs and environmental guardianships and also financial support for the people
@9TXBP2YIndependent3mos3MO
Yes as a framework but also look at local needs and adopt additional measures, or equivalent alternatives if it makes more sense
@9K6HR9K10mos10MO
No, this only subdues us and makes us only look more controlled to the weak jewish mindsetted and bankerist dogs while their cabinets reeks of dumb communistic idealized pigs who have nothing in common with anyone, total demolition is what we need for the headquarters and such as mass death.
@9JV5LCX 11mos11MO
No, because not all countries have the same level of pollution nor production nor trees to compensate.
China, for example, is responsible for over 50% of all pollution and won't impose the same restrictions until 2060. We need manufacturing to return here to reduce pollution impacts due to global trades. impacts.
@9GYSNHD1yr1Y
Yes, have it as a guideline for public policy to find solutions that work and accomplish goals of the Paris Agreement.
@9GNXXXT1yr1Y
Have it as a guideline for public policy to find solutions that work and can accomplish goals of the Paris Agreement.
@9F6D3RDConservative1yr1Y
Conform to the larger policies of the UN while finding local solutions to the smaller issues.
@9DB86MG1yr1Y
Use the guidelines as a stepping stone to build solutions that work for each community
@9342V9M3yrs3Y
Yes, but adapted to each locations specific requirements.
@8ZNHMP8New Democratic3yrs3Y
yes, and increase sanctions on countries that are top contributors of global pollution
@8ZN4YG43yrs3Y
Yes, we should follow the goals of the Paris Agreement and take the necessary steps, however we must also look at practical solutions that work for our communities/economy, and work to be the one of the global leaders in environmentalism.
@8ZBWP9W3yrs3Y
We should work towards following the environmental guidelines set by the United Nations, but we need to focus on what respective communities need so we don't damage the stability of said communities. We should also increase sanction on countries that are top contributors of global pollution.
The UN should be aboloshed and replaced with a democratic dictatorship of the world proletariat.
@8VRV6GZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if it is economically feasible to do so
@8VRD2783yrs3Y
Depends - we can pick and choose which works best based on locality and provincial needs.
@8VPV3H93yrs3Y
In a perfect work, the UN should help organize a global effort to fight environmental issues. However, this isn't a perfect world
@8VH22SV3yrs3Y
Canada should not support the u.n.
Not be required to but seriously attempt to .
@8V97FCK3yrs3Y
@8V88N2G3yrs3Y
I don't have all the information needed to have an opinion on this matter
@8V7LPJX3yrs3Y
If Canada chooses to follow, then let our guidelines be determined by our leaders
@8V5QT493yrs3Y
It only works if it's actually a binding agreement - it's completely toothless and therefore worthless in its current form
@Steeviemac3yrs3Y
Yes, and increase sanctions on countries that are the top contributors of global pollution.
@8TXCC9Y3yrs3Y
Yes, as a guideline. However, different countries have different needs. Canada does not cause as much pollution as China for example. Thus, we cannot treat them equally
@8TXC8SH3yrs3Y
Something to work towards
@8TV83B93yrs3Y
Yes but be able to adjust to local needs
@8TQTW27New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but most local governments do not receive enough funding and more government revenue should be allocated to local governments
@8TMK7QG3yrs3Y
No, not until other countries are held to the same standards.
@8TLFZ8K3yrs3Y
We should use it as a very educated guide line
increase sanctions on countries that are the top contributors NOT based on population, emission is emission, if China were to stop contributing, emissions are reduced by 30%. Using population is a diversion to the real problem which is emission.
@8T2Q2KY4yrs4Y
Yes, but local solutions that work for each community should be more prominent
@8SZ4XV24yrs4Y
Yes, but the United Nations should make China and India more responsible when it comes to Climate Change.
@8SRFBBD4yrs4Y
Yes, and the UN should be abolished
@8SF7HN34yrs4Y
Yes, and exceed the guidelines and be the world leader in environmental standards while increasing sanctions on countries that are the top contributors of global pollution
@8SCRSMG4yrs4Y
No use solutions specifically made for the affected are
I think we should do better than the requirements
@shaelynj4yrs4Y
no, come up with local solutions for each area while also getting rid of or reforming the UN
@8QXR442New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes as long as the guidelines are reasonable
@8QX2HL84yrs4Y
Yes, except I don't want us to be apart of the UN
@ECrierie4yrs4Y
No, the UN can get bent.
@8PZND2G4yrs4Y
yes and increased sanctions on countries that are the top contributors of global pollution
@8PJMGYM4yrs4Y
No, we don't need the UN or their regulations to regulate our country or local regions! Canada is its own sovereign and independent nation!
@8PDXT894yrs4Y
Yes, and exceed the guidelines. Also the UN should be abolished
@8P9CY8Q4yrs4Y
We should try to be respectful to the international community, though Canada should also know when to take a stand against international norms.
@8P784MT4yrs4Y
No, it depends on the elected mayor and there stances on the local environment problem.
@8P4QCTG4yrs4Y
Yes, but we must be able to set our own legislation that reflects the UN's policies.
@8NZWYH64yrs4Y
They should take them into consideration but decision makers should not be required to follow them if they don’t agree with them.
@8HYJT5G4yrs4Y
if their are good guidelines then yes if not then no
@8DMCFB84yrs4Y
No, because it would be really tricky in a country the size of Canada.
@8DFVTYV4yrs4Y
Adhere to a percentage as a target.
@92JJNYM3yrs3Y
No, we should set our own guidelines and become the world leader in environmental protection.
@8XZC2RV3yrs3Y
No the best way to deal with climate change is by making our cities more green. By doing so we eliminate the majority of carbon emissions
@8V5Z6RL3yrs3Y
we should follow the environmental guidelines Canada's indigenous populations would follow
@8V4VMLC3yrs3Y
Yes, but listen to our own people and come up with solutions that work for each community while increasing sanction on high polluting countries.
@8TVBR2W3yrs3Y
To some extent, but not as a requirement.
Yes , but also be willing to alter them to fit the needs of each community.
@8R79FJX4yrs4Y
dont really know what the guidelines are
@8QNW5TP4yrs4Y
Yes, only if the guidelines are good for the environment.
@8GJ55J3Conservative4yrs4Y
They should, if possible.
@8G7SDPG4yrs4Y
Yes, and increase sanctions on countries that are top contributors of global pollution as well.
@95K5YQG2yrs2Y
They should be a guideline, but they should figure out solutions that work for each community rather than adhering to one way.
@945C4M22yrs2Y
Yes, but they should make up community solutions that work.
Yes, but we have to come up with ways in which it works for us, as every different nation has different factors.
@9CSJ4921yr1Y
It depends. Sometimes these requirements are inappropriate or not the best alternative.
@9C656B32yrs2Y
No. I do not trust the UN. They have done more harm than good.
@9BZ2SK62yrs2Y
Yes, but this should be something all governments at every level should do in every economically advanced nation.
@9BKK3RM2yrs2Y
yes, however Canada already exceeds the UN environmental guidelines
@9BK2RQ62yrs2Y
It's a good guideline, but it's not legally binding. So, instead we should have people take inspiration from it and work to find solutions that work for each nation, province/state and community, town or city.
@99JW2WF2yrs2Y
depending on the circumstances
@98RTBB52yrs2Y
we should just take care of our own land and what not
It's a good starting point, but I would say that it's important to come up with solutions that work for each community, so that we can protect the environment but also do it in a way that is beneficial to the communities that we live in.
@98BDSQL2yrs2Y
Canada should use guidelines from the United Nations, but draft our own policy.
@9622B9V2yrs2Y
No, come up with local solutions that work for each community (and the UN should be abolished)
@93RPYDT2yrs2Y
It vareys based on what the guidlines are
@937VH9B3yrs3Y
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