It is advisable not to try to comprehensively tackle all issues raised by Agenda 21 but to limit action to carefully selected areas of concern; The selection of these concerns must come through a process of consultation with all stakeholders, including local governments, local communities, broader civil society, academics, NGOs; Efforts must be made to ensure that all three pillars of sustainable development are addressed and on an equal footing; Among the priorities are the following: decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation; changing production and consumption patterns; science and technology development; fighting poverty and ensuring social cohesion; improving people's quality of life and well-being; health; sound management of natural resources; sustainable energy policy; environmental protection; research, technology and innovation; land use, urban planning and development; environment-friendly mobility; The process and the plan need to be supported by a legislative framework and a commitment from the highest level of government; In the experience of several countries, the establishment of an appropriate institutional framework is necessary, such as the creation of inter-ministerial committees and national councils for the purpose of developing and subsequently refining the national strategy; The establishment of sustainable development focal points in each government department and related organization is also felt to be a useful means of ensuring multidisciplinary involvement; The national sustainable development plan should be a living document, with reviews and monitoring mechanisms put in place; its development and implementation should be a continual learning process; and Progress in implementation should be measured through the use of concrete indicators, with clearly identified targets and a set timetable.
d) Les priorités le plus souvent adoptées par les pays sont les suivantes: dissocier la croissance économique de la dégradation de l'environnement; changer les modes de production et de consommation; promouvoir le développement de la science et de la technologie; combattre la pauvreté et garantir la cohésion sociale; améliorer la qualité de vie et le bien-être de la population; promouvoir la santé; bien gérer les ressources naturelles; mettre en œuvre une politique d'énergie durable; protéger l'environnement; favoriser la recherche, la technologie et l'innovation; promouvoir l'utilisation des terres, l'aménagement urbain et le développement, ainsi que des transports ne nuisant pas à l'environnement;