S.A. Youth 2002 – A
youth portal focusing on current issues
S.A. Youth 2002 was the platform that enabled the youth of
South Africa to participate in the World
Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD)
which was held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 26th
August to 4th September 2002.
The Portal offered a wide range of information leading
up to the World Summit, based on the activities and
progress made since the United Nations Conference on
Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de
Janeiro in June 1992 where the Agenda 21 plan was
adopted by 178 Governments.
Some features included:
- Issues affecting sustainable development
together with a schools 'Cleanest Town'
competition;
- WSSD briefing papers;
- Discussion forum
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