In addition, Paragraphs 27.1 & 27.5, Section III of Agenda 21 introduced the following: Non-governmental organizations play a vital role in the shaping and implementation of participatory democracy. Their credibility lies in the responsible and constructive role they play in society. Formal and informal organizations, as well as grass-roots movements, should be recognized as partners in the implementation of Agenda 21.
Society, Governments and international bodies should develop mechanisms to allow non- governmental organizations to play their partnership role responsibly and effectively in the process of environmentally sound and sustainable development. 37
―...current lifestyles and consumption patterns of the affluent middle class – involving high meat intake, use of fossil fuels, appliances, home and work air conditioning, and suburban housing are not sustainable. – Maurice Strong, Secretary General, U.N. Conference on Environment and Development, 1992.
"A total population of 250-300 million people, a 95% decline from present levels, would be ideal." - Ted Turner, founder of CNN and major UN donor.
Here‘s what the UN said about re-modelling our system of Government: With a view to strengthening the role of non-governmental organizations as social partners, the United Nations system and Governments should initiate a process, in consultation with non-governmental organizations, to review formal procedures and mechanisms for the involvement of these organizations at all levels from policy-making and decision-making to implementation. 31
According to the United Nations the following are not sustainable: Ski runs, grazing of livestock, plowing of soil, building fences, industry, single family homes, paved and tarred roads, logging activities, dams and reservoirs, power line construction, and economic systems that fail to set proper value on the environment.9
In 2004 a referendum was held in the North East of England to legitimise a Regional Assembly that was already in existence. When the electorate were asked if they wanted an elected Regional Assembly, 197,310 voted `for' and 696,519 voted `against'. The NuLabour government response to such public opposition was to continue with regional assemblies as if nothing had happened. 2
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