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Executive Order creating a Philippine Council for Sustainable Development (No. 15 of 1992).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 41 of 12 October 1992, pp. 6523-24.
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Biodiversity
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

Following the UNCED Convention of Rio de Janeiro a Council a Sustainable Development is created composed of government officials of various departments and "civil counterparts". The Council shall review and ensure implementation of commitments made by the Philippines within the framework of UNCED, develop guidelines on sustainable development, act as a coordinating mechanism for collaboration with UN agencies and other international organizations, etc.

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English