This framework was named Agenda 21 and concentrated on issues and processes which would ensure a sustainable environmental future. A key factor with the United Nation's Agenda 21 is that it is a global vision which can only succeed if implemented on a local level. The Agenda 21 committee in Christchurch is committed to seeing that Agenda 21 concepts are discussed and applied in Christchurch. In 1994 funding was provided to enable a major project to be implemented. Beginning in July, this project concentrates on biodiversity.
Biodiversity is a complex concept.
Basically it describes the range of linkages between species. If there are plenty of linkages then there will be rich biodiversity. Biodiversity is an extremely important concept because on a global level it is rapidly decreasing. Tropical rainforest destruction, urbanisation, over fishing and bad land management are all threats to biodiversity on a global scale. In New Zealand our indigenous flora and fauna have been severely effected by introduced predators and loss of habitats.