World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD): Background and Summary (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Oct. 25, 2002 |
| Report Number |
RL31385 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Susan R. Fletcher, Resources, Science and Industry Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The World Summit on Sustainable Development convened heads of state from around the world, charged by the United Nations to consider progress since the 1992 conference and map out a plan for future development that would be sustainable in social, environmental, and economic terms. The WSSD, held August 26-September 4, 2002, reached agreement on both a plan of implementation covering the wide spectrum of issues related to sustainable development and a political declaration approved by the 100 heads of state attending the meeting. President Bush declined to attend; Secretary of State Colin Powell led the U.S. delegation.
