After deliberations of more than a week the stockholm declaration tool. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants the parties to this convention, recognizing that persistent organic pollutants possess toxic properties, resist degradation, bioaccumulate and are transported, through air, water and migratory species, across international boundaries and deposited far from their place of release, where they. Mcnamara, president of the world bank group, believes that the state of development in most of the developing world today is unacceptable. Stockholm conference on human environment, 1972, has generated a strong global international awareness and in india it facilitated the enactment of the 42nd constitutional amendment, 1976. Declaration of the united nations conference on the human environment the united nations conference on the human environment, having met at stockholm from 5 to 16 june 1972, having considered the need for a common outlook and for common principles to inspire and guide the peoples of the world in the preservation and. As host, swedish prime minister olof palme restated that his government attached the greatest importance to the success of the conference. Important features of the declaration can be summed up as. Stockholm conference by richard hoskins preventing illicit uses of nuclear material and radioactive sources was a major international concern even before the spectre of nuclear terrorism was raised by terrorist attacks in september 2001.
The united nations conference on the human environment was held in stockholm, sweden from june 516 in 1972. The stockholm declaration consists of a preamble featuring seven introductory. A brief description of the salient features of these methods will. The stockholm declaration 1972 and the rio declaration 1992, which was issued by the united nations conference on environment and development, enjoined states to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction do not cause environmental damage to other states or areas. The united nations conference on the human environment also known as the stockholm conference was an international conference convened under united nations auspices held in stockholm, sweden from june 516, 1972. Thus, the united nations conference on human environment for the preservation and enhancement of its quality met at stockholm on june 616, 1972. To view the document in full click here the 1972 united nations conference on the human environment focused on the human environment.
The 1972 stockholm conference on the human environment was one of the first mega conferences to deal with questions of the environment and development at a global scale. United nations conference on the human environment wikipedia. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 and others. Weapons that may cause llnnecessarysufferbng or have. Conference on environment and development, and on the acceptance of the need to take a balanced and integrated approach to environment and development questions. Stockholm declaration sustainable development 2015. Stockholm from 5 to 16 june 1972,having considered the need for a common. Stockholm and the beginning of modern environmental. At an iaea international conference in stockholm, sweden, convened in may 2001, international experts. When the united nations general assembly decided to convene the 1972 stockholm conference, at the initiative of the government of sweden to host it. Delegates from 114 governments attended the conference. United nations conference on the human environment britannica. Bearing capacity determination by limit analysis by wai f. London convention 1972 following the united nations conference on the human environment, held in stockholm in 1972, the convention on the prevention of marine pollution by dumping of wastes and other matter london convention 1972, formerly referred to as the london dumping convention was established and entered into force in 1975.
It was the uns first major conference on international environmental issues, and. The conference was attended by representatives of 1 member states of the united nations, as well as members of the specialized agencies of the united nations. Department of civil engineering lehigh university bethlehem, pennsylvania january 1972 fritz engineering laboratory report no. Recalling the pertinent provisions of the declaration of the united nations conference on the human environment, adopted at stockholm on 16 june 1972, recalling also that states have, in accordance with the charter of the united nations and.
Wildlife protection act, 1972 india is the first country in the world to have made provisions for the protection and conservation of the environment in its constitution. Act, 1972,as amended by the amendment act, of 2002. Discuss the salient features of the stockholm conference on human environment 1972. Address to the united nations conference on trade and development, santiago, chile, april 14, 1972 mcnamara, robert s. The stockholm meeting was the first global conference on the environmentindeed the first world conference to focus on a single issue. This conference took place with 1 states 400 ngos 1500 journalists 6000 people 19 intergovernmental agencies. The united nations conference on the human environment, held in stockholm in june 1972, proclaimed that man is both creator and moulder of his environment, which gives him physical sustenance and affords him the opportunity for intellectual, moral, social and spiritual growth. The stockholm conference, 1967 a proposal by france document s 176 was to make coun tries that adhered to the berne union only after the signing and entry into force of the brussels act beneficiaries of the provisions of the protocol. The conference formulated an important declaration, popularly called the stockholm declaration on environment. Agenda 21 addresses the pressing problems of today and also aims at preparing the world for the challenges of the next century. Stockholm conference law and legal definition uslegal, inc. This amendment has introduced certain environmental duties both on the part of the citizens article 51a g and on the state article 48a. Top 6 environmental acts enacted in india biology discussion.
Principles of intl envtl law and judicial response in india. In 1972, the united nations conference on the human environment unche was convened. Environmental aspects of natural resources management, including the setting up of genetic banks of plants and animals, forests and wild. Urged the nation states to preserve the natural resources of the earth including air, water, land, flora and fauna for the benefit of all the people and for their posterity.
Stockholm conference of 1972 proclaimed protection and improvement of the human environment as a major issue. The evolution of environmental issues on the agenda of international institutions can be better understood by dividing the post war periods into three periods defend by two major land mark meetings the united nations conference on human environment. United nations conference on the human environment 1972. This ppt is about stockholm conference on environment 1972. Both aspects of mans environment, the natural and the manmade, are essential to his. The stockholm conference addressed many international environmental issues, and marked a turning point in the development of international environmental politics. Address to the united nations conference on the human. The united nations system and the stockholm conference. Environmental education pdf book, notes and study material in english for b. The united nations conference on the human environment was held in stockholm, sweden from 516 june in 1972. Important features of the declaration can be summed up as follows. Hans corell undersecretarygeneral for legal affairs.
Manual of style, and the american psychological association apa. Other policy or legal instruments that emerged from these conferences, such as the action plan for the human environment at stockholm and agenda 21 at rio, are intimately linked to. Earth summit, 1992 was another landmark towards the. This conference raised a generations awareness of an issue hitherto little talked about, the global environment.
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The stockholm meeting was the first global conference on the. Declaration of the united nations conference on the human. At the second session, in 1972, of the conference of government experts on the reaffirmation and development of international humanitarian law applicable in armed conflicts, the experts of nineteen governments submitted a written proposal suggesting that the icrc should consult experts on the. The stockholm declaration is the first document to explicitly recognise the right to a healthy environment, the declaration places great emphasis on protecting both species and their habitat. The united nations conference on the human environment was held in stockholm, sweden, from 5 to 16 june 1972.
Unche, also known as the stockholm conference, linked. Declaration of the united nations conference on the human environment the united nations conference on the human environment, having met at stockholm from 5 to 16 june 1972, having considered the need for a common outlook and for common principles to inspire and guide the peoples of the world in the preservation and enhancement of the human. Please like or dislike the video please find below the playlists for important topics that are beneficial for any competetive examinations. The united nations conference on the human environment, having met at. Historical archives introductory note declaration of. The second or the stockholm era, spans 2 decades from 1968 to 1987. On analysis of the stockholm declaration and principles enunciated therein. The conference, held in stockholm, sweden, from june 5 to 16, 1972. On 16 june 1972, the conference adopted this document by acclamation and referred the text to the general assembly. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The salient features of sustainable development can be culled out from the. Explain the salient features of payment of gratuity act.
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