Agenda 21 introduced the so-called "Means of implementation" --- To me, the best thing about Agenda 21 was that for the first time in a multilateral agreement document were included text sections about specific measures to implement the proposed goals/objectives and activities. This contributed to the development of some cooperative initiatives, especially within the UN-system. Certainly, the means of implementation of Agenda 21 are better described and outlined than those of the 2030 Agenda.

Source author: Massimiliano Lombardo m.lombardo@unesco.org