Awareness of Agenda 21 and Sustainable Development is racing across the nation as citizens in community after community are learning what their city planners are actually up to. As awareness grows, I am receiving more and more calls for tools to help activists fight back. Many complain that elected officials just won’t read detailed reports or watch long videos. “Can you give us something that is quick, and easy to read that we can hand out,” I’m asked.

So here it is. A one page, quick description of Agenda 21 that fits on one page. I’ve also included for the back side of your hand out a list of quotes for the perpetrators of Agenda 21 that should back up my brief descriptions.

A word of caution, use this as a starter kit, but do not allow it to be your only knowledge of this very complex subject. To kill it, you have to know the facts. Research, know your details; discover the NGO players in your community; identify who is victimized by the policies and recruit them to your fight; and then kill Agenda 21. That’s how it must be done. The information below is only your first step. Happy hunting.

What is Sustainable Development?

According to its authors, the objective of sustainable development is to integrate economic, social and environmental policies in order to achieve reduced consumption, social equity, and the preservation and restoration of biodiversity. Sustainablists insist that every societal decision be based on environmental impact, focusing on three components; global land use, global education, and global population control and reduction.

Social Equity (Social injustice)

Social justice is described [by Agenda 21 Communism promoters] as the right and opportunity of all people “to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment.” Redistribution of wealth . Private property is a social injustice since not everyone can build wealth from it. National sovereignty is a social injustice. Universal "health care" [Communist Obamacare] is a social injustice. All part of Agenda 21 policy.

[This Double-speak is the essence of Marxist communism, plain and simple. And the easily-duped American public is apparently too dumb, too unthinking, too uneducated, and too preoccupied with their Smart phones to recognize this in-your-face Marxist/Stalinist collectivist takeover of America ... Ken Adachi]

Economic Prosperity

Public Private Partnerships (PPP). Special dealings between government and certain, chosen corporations which get tax breaks, grants and the government’s power of Eminent Domain to implement "sustainable policy" = Government-sanctioned monopolies.

Local Sustainable Development policies

Smart Growth, Wildlands Project, Resilient Cities, Regional Visioning Projects, STAR Sustainable Communities, Green jobs, Green Building Codes, “Going Green,” Alternative Energy, Local Visioning, facilitators, regional planning, historic preservation, conservation easements, development rights, sustainable farming, comprehensive planning, growth management, consensus.

Who is behind it?

ICLEI – [Now calls itself] Local Governments for Sustainability (formally, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives). Communities pay ICLEI dues to provide “local” community plans, software, training, etc. Addition groups include:

1. American Planning Council,

2. The Renaissance Planning Group,

3. International City/ County Management Group,

4. aided by US Mayors Conference,

5. National Governors Association,

6. National League of Cities,

7. National Association of County Administrators

and many more private organizations and official government agencies. Foundation and government grants [$$$] drive the process.

Where did it originate?

The term "Sustainable Development" was first introduced to the world in the pages of a 1987 report ("Our Common Future") produced by the United Nations World Commission on Environmental and Development, authored by Gro Harlem Brundtland, VP of the World Socialist Party . The term was first offered as official UN policy in 1992, in a document called UN Sustainable Development Agenda 21, issued at the UN’s Earth Summit, today referred to simply as Agenda 21.

What gives Agenda 21 Ruling Authority?

More than 178 nations adopted Agenda 21 as official policy during a signing ceremony at the Earth Summit. US president George H.W. Bush signed the document for the US. In signing, each nation pledge to adopt the goals of Agenda 21. In 1995, President Bill Clinton, in compliance with Agenda 21, signed Executive Order #12858 to create the President’s Council on Sustainable Development in order to “harmonize” US environmental policy with UN directives as outlined in Agenda 21. The EO directed all agencies of the Federal Government to work with state and local community governments in a joint effort “reinvent” government using the guidelines outlined in Agenda 21. As a result, with the assistance of groups like ICLEI, Sustainable Development is now emerging as government policy in every town, county and state in the nation.

Revealing Quotes From the Planners

“Agenda 21 proposes an array of actions which are intended to be implemented by EVERY person on Earth…it calls for specific changes in the activities of ALL people… Effective execution of Agenda 21 will REQUIRE a profound reorientation of ALL humans, unlike anything the world has ever experienced… ” Agenda 21: The Earth Summit Strategy to Save Our Planet (Earthpress, 1993). (Emphases – DR) “The realities of life on our planet dictate that continued economic development as we know it cannot be sustained…Sustainable development, therefore is a program of action for local and global economic reform – a program that has yet to be fully defined.” The Local Agenda 21 Planning Guide, published by ICLEI, 1996. “No one fully understands how or even, if, sustainable development can be achieved; however, there is growing consensus [among NWO UN planners, of course] that it must be accomplished at the local level if it is ever to be achieved on a global basis.” The Local Agenda 21 Planning Guide, published by ICLEI, 1996. [ 'Urgent to implement' – but we don’t know what it is! ]

Agenda 21 and Private Property

“Land…cannot be treated as an ordinary asset, controlled by individuals and subject to the pressures and inefficiencies of the market. Private land ownership is also a principal instrument of accumulation and concentration of wealth, therefore contributes to social injustice.” From the report from the 1976 UN’s Habitat I Conference. “Private land use decisions are often driven by strong economic incentives that result in several ecological and aesthetic consequences…The key to overcoming it is through public policy…” Report from the President’s Council on Sustainable Development, page 112. “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 of the UN’s Earth Summit, 1992.

Reinvention of Government

“We need a new collaborative decision process that leads to better decisions, more rapid change, and more sensible use of human, natural and financial resources in achieving our goals.” Report from the President’s Council on Sustainable Development “ Individual rights will have to take a back seat to the collective .” Harvey Ruvin, Vice Chairman, ICLEI. The Wildlands Project “We must make this place an insecure and inhospitable place for Capitalists and their projects – we must reclaim the roads and plowed lands, halt dam construction, tear down existing dams, free shackled rivers and return to wilderness millions of tens of millions of acres or presently settled land.” Dave Foreman, Earth First.

What is not sustainable?

Ski runs, grazing of livestock, plowing of soil, building fences, industry, single family homes, paves and tarred roads, logging activities, dams and reservoirs, power line construction, and economic systems that fail to set proper value on the environment.” UN’s Biodiversity Assessment Report.

Hide Agenda 21’s UN roots from the people

“Participating in a UN advocated planning process would very likely bring out many of the conspiracy- fixated groups and individuals in our society… This segment of our society who fear ‘one-world government’ and a UN invasion of the United States through which our individual freedom would be stripped away would actively work to defeat any elected official who joined ‘the conspiracy’ by undertaking LA21. So we call our process something else, such as 'comprehensive planning', 'growth management' or 'smart growth'.” J. Gary Lawrence, advisor to President Clinton’s Council on Sustainable Development.

“False Choice” – How Sustainable Development is Transforming Property Rights *NEW!*

U.S. House of Representatives Approves Participation in Agenda 21

In this October 2, 1992 session, the House of Representatives passed HC 353, a resolution calling for the U.S. to assume a strong leadership role in implementing the "sustainable development" recommendations of the Rio Earth Summit including Agenda 21. Hear sponsors E. Engel (D-NY), Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and W. Bloomfield (R-MI).

How Agenda 21 Affects Your Property Rights:

Explanation of The Wildlands Project:

Downloadable Documents

1. Understanding Agenda 21/Sustainable Development

A Sustainable Development Q&A

This simplified Q&A answers basic questions about how a seemingly good idea like sustainable development can be bad for private property owners.

Unraveling the “Sustainability” Paradox

This single sheet makes the step by step connection between UN Agenda 21, sustainable development, Smart Growth and local planning activities. It includes sources so you can do your own checking.

The “Sustainability” Solution

Citizens can present the following two page document to their public officials. It contains suggestions for how to protect the rights of property owners and still keep the environment safe.

Example of How Conservation Easements can be Detrimental to Property Owners

While conservation easements are widely praised as a way to save the environment and keep property rights, in fact, in the long term they often do neither. The article, “Big Meadows, Big Mistake” tells the “rest of the story” on Conservation Easements.

7 Facts You Should Know About Conservation Easements

These are facts you need to know before entering into a Conservation Easement Agreement.

The Hazards of Conservation Easements

Here are more details about the pitfalls of Conservation Easements.

2. Tracing the History of Agenda 21/Sustainable Development

The UN Conference on Human Settlements – Vancouver Plan of Action – 1976

This conference created the baseline for the UN’s viewpoint and future actions regarding individual property rights. See pdf page 2 [document page 28] under, Land – Preamble, for their stance on private property. This position is reflected in policies being enacted across the U.S. today.

Excerpt from The Brundtland Commission Report: “Our Common Future” Defining Sustainable Development

This definition easily identifies UN Agenda 21 related initiatives as it traversed from various reports to the U.S and into our federal agencies. The full report can be found here.

Jeb Brughmann Founds ICLEI to Implement Agenda 21 Worldwide in Local Communities

In this candid 1997 interview, ICLEI founder explains how he was tapped to create an organization to “make sure this agreement [Agenda 21/sustainable development] among nations actually will get implemented…”

The United Nations Rio Declaration from Agenda 21

The Rio Declaration outlines the framework of Agenda 21. It was agreed to by President George H.W. Bush in 1992, thereby establishing official recognition of Agenda 21 by the U.S.. The complete 40 chapter United Nation’s Agenda 21 report can be found here.

Executive Order 12852

President Clinton signed Executive Order 12852 in 1993, which created the President’s Council on Sustainable Development. Here is a copy of that Executive Order.

Institutional Aspects of Sustainable Development in the United States of America

This UN document shows that the President’s Council on Sustainable Development was created for the purpose of implementing Agenda 21 in the U.S..

The Millennium Papers

This article in the Millennium Papers describes how the name "Agenda 21" was replaced with terms such as Smart Growth, Growth Management and Comprehensive Planning to prevent Americans from recognizing the connection to the United Nations. See highlighted page 5.

Sustainable Development Challenge Grant Program – Federal Register

These pages from the Federal Register clearly indicate that the EPA’s Challenge Grant Program was created for the purpose of implementing Agenda 21 in the U.S.. See the highlighted section on page 2.

EPA: The Path Forward

This scientific document shows, under the highlighted section,s how the EPA today still follows the basic definitions of sustainable development as defined by the UN’s Brundtland Commission, in their newest decision making process.

HUD-DOT-EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities

In 2009, these three federal agencies partnered using ‘livability’ principles to gain greater involvement in local planning and regulations. Read the ‘Livability Principles” and the “Partnership Agreement.” Notice the affect the federal government can have on your community. See more below.

HUD NOFA – Sustainable Regional Planning Grants 2010

This HUD Notice of Funds Available clearly shows that along with the grant money come mandates and requirements for social engineering in the form of social equity.

Executive Order 13575

Pres. Obama signed this EO in June of 2011 giving each of the Federal agencies authority over the “food, fiber and energy” for all of rural America or 16% of the US. Control of resources is a key requirement of sustainable development as it enables the governing authority the power to manage their useage more efficiently than individuals and communites.

Executive Order 13602

In March 2012, Pres. Obama signed this EO giving HUD the authority to engage in city, community and regional planning to “augment their vision for stability and economic growth…” This EO insures that “Federal assistance is more efficiently provided and used.” HUD now has the ability to create regulations to enforce that local and regional planning the government feels is beneficial to the fiscal stability of the US.

The Partnership for Sustainable Communities

This partnership is changing the landscape of rural America. Once allowed into your community, the HUD-DOT-EPA partnership defines what qualities your “liveable” locality must include. More transportation choices invariably means more light rail transit and bicycles. The government defines the character, context and needs of each community with token input from citizens. Social enguineering is inherent in what the government calls, “equitable housing, sustainable strategies and value communities.” Most of the plans look appealing in slide presentations, but, once implemented, local citizens are stuck with regulations imposed by the government that offer little future variation and minimal if any opportunity to return to a way of living you may find more desirable. As one planner said, “You will be able to live in a rural area if you want to…but it will cost you.”

Partnership for Sustainable Communities – Top Down Control

Here, in friendly sounding terms, the Secretaries of HUD, DOT and the EPA make it clear the federal government intends to manage your commuunity design, make it livable and environmentally green, all according to their needs and definitions. Each of the projects and grants, though verbally and graphically enticing, precisely echo the Vancouver Plan of Action. The results are exactly as defined in Vancouver in 1976.

EPA – EJ2014 or Environmental Justice 2014

In January of 2012, the EPA changed their decision making process to embrace sustainable development as defined in the UN’s 1987 Brundtland Report. In April 2012, the agency created plans to incorporate civil rights regulations in their environmental policy to establish a basis for environmental justice.

3. Legislation Addressing the Threat of Agenda 21/Sustainable Development

RNC Resolution Exposing United Nations Agenda 21 – January 13, 2012

In January, 2012, the Republican National Committee unanimously approved an historic resolution exposing the dangers of United Nations Agenda 21, ICLEI and the loss of private property ownership, single family homes, private car ownership, individual travel choices and privately owned farms under the banner of “sustainable development” and Smart Growth.

For the first time, the leadership of one of the two major American political parties acknowledged that so-called “social justice” is robbing our society and the environment and replacing our sovereignty with a socialist/communist wealth redistribution scheme . Please read this document carefully and share it freely.

Wisconsin Assembly Bill 303

This bill enables the repeal of local comprehensive plans found to tamper with individual’s property rights.

New Hampshire Bill 1634

New Hampshire’s bill prevent the state, counties, cities and towns from contracting with or accepting money from ICLEI, a large non-governmental orgnaization [NGO] implementing Agenda 21 throughout the U.S.

New Hampshire Bill 514

This bill prevents federal agents from inspecting or gathering information on private property wtihout a warrant.

Tennessee Bill HJR 587

This bill rejects the radical policies promoted by United Nation’s Agenda 21 and rejects any grant monies attached to the UN’s program.

Bonner County, ID Property Rights Council

The Property Rights Council provides a committee to review planning documents and agreements prior to acceptance to assure that property owner’s rights are not exploited by planners or governmental agencies. For further information, go here.

Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012 (S.2122)

The EPA, under the Clean Water Act, expanded its control over citizen’s private property by redefining navigable waters to include certain artificially irrigated areas, artificial lakes and ponds used for irrigation, non-navigable tributaries to navigable waters, wetlands abutting relatively permanent waters and more. This bill defines “navigable” waters as those that are actually “navigable.”

Alabama Protects Private Property Rights from Agenda 21 Intrusions (SB477)

This bill prohibits Alabama and its political subdivisions from adopting environmental and developmental policies that, without due process, infringe or restrirct private property rights of property owners. Further, it prohibits policies that are traceable to “Agenda 21″ as adopted by the United Nations in 1992 at its Conference on Environment and Development.

Florida Bill Protects Private Property Rights

This Florida bill protects all state subdivisions from adopting any developmental policies that, without due process, infringe or restrict the private property rights of the property owner. It specifically mentions any policy recommendations traceable to Agenda 21 as adopted by the UN at the 1992 Conference on Environment and Development. This would include those policies recommended by Non-Governmental Organizations and Federal Agency regulations that are Agenda 21 related.

4. Taking Action to Expose Agenda 21/Sustainable Development

What You Can do to Stop Sustainable Development – Agenda 21

This handout provides information and links that will help you get active in stoppng Agenda 21/Sustainable Development in your community.

The Coordination Strategy

The Coordination Strategy can slow or stop planning processes that may endanger individual property rights. Most federal agencies are required by law to coordinate their plans that will impact the local community with local governments. Often this does not happen as most local governmens are not aware of this requirement, or do not know how to implement the process. When local governments assert coordination authority, the federal agencies must respond.

APA’s Agenda 21: Myths and Facts Revisited

Recently, the American Planning Association circulated a fact sheet titled, Agenda 21: Myths and Facts. The APA is a large and highly respected planning organization, that often does exemplary work. But their “fact” sheet is rife with distortions, misconceptions and inaccuracies. This document provides information to respond to the APA’s errors.

APA’s Glossary for the Public

The American Planning Association, rather than address critics’ concerns for private property rights, chose to re-brand their information by creating a new vocabulary. This transparent attempt to confuse the public while making it easier to implement their own chosen plans sidesteps citizens’ genuine concern for individual rights.

5. Examples of Agenda 21/Sustainable Development’s Impact on Property Rights

Form-Based Code is the Problem, Not the Solution

http://sustainablefreedomlab.org/files/files/Form-Based Code is the Problem, Not the Answer.pdf

Form-based codes are a programmed method for replacing existing zoning regulations with boilerplate zoning and development code models. They make it easier to implement Agenda 21 type plan enforcement. Form-based codes often replace the need for local zoning ordinances and reduce the role of public officials. Once installed, form-based codes become the new laws governing a wide range of activities in your community.

Form Based Code Planning Guide

http://sustainablefreedomlab.org/files/files/Form-Based Code Planning - Book.pdf

Here is the introduction to a book describing form-based codes. When promoting this method of codification, promoters often show audiences live PowerPoint presentations of their current community followed by dazzling pictures of what their town can become. Most citizens are so impressed with the stunning design work, they overlook the draconian regulations and potential loss of rights that accompany the plans. Notice the fifth paragraph on page 14 in which Peter Katz, Pres. of the Form-Based Codes Institute, describes how to use the “charette” process to manipulate public responses.

6. Links to United Nations Websites

Action Plan from the Vancouver Conference on Human Settlements – 1976*

http://habitat.igc.org/vancouver/vp-intr.htm

*Note the Preamble to “Land” under section “D”

United Nations Agenda 21

Brundtland Commission Report – “Our Common Future”*

*Note Chapter Two – “Towards Sustainable Development.”

Rio + 20 “The Future We Want – Zero Draft of Outcomes”

Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development

7. Sources for Further Information

America Don’t Forget

http://americadontforget.com/

American Policy Center

http://americanpolicy.org/about-us/

American Stewards

http://www.americanstewards.us/

CO2 Science

http://www.co2science.org/video/cop/cop15/background.php#bureaucratic

Conservative Society for Action

http://www.csa-1776.org/sustaindev.php

Democrats Against UN Agenda 21

http://www.democratsagainstunagenda21.com/

Freedom Advocates

http://www.freedomadvocates.org/

Sovereignty International

https://archive.is/6La88

Taking Liberty

http://www.takingliberty.us/TLHome.html

More Articles to Read

Top Climate Change Figure Calls Sustainable Development “Meaningless Drivel!”

http://sustainablefreedomlab.org/2012/09/25/top-climate-change-figure-calls-sustainable-development-meaningless-drivel/

EPA Uses New “Sustainability” Method for Regulatory Decision Making

http://sustainablefreedomlab.org/2012/09/25/epa-uses-new-sustainability-method-for-regulatory-decision-making/

Sustainable Development: What’s in A Name?

http://sustainablefreedomlab.org/2012/09/25/sustainable-development-whats-in-a-name/

EPA “Urban Green Grants” Cover Environmental Justice

http://sustainablefreedomlab.org/2012/09/25/epa-urban-green-grants-cover-environmental-justice/

EPA Ignored Own Guidelines in Declaring CO2 A Threat

http://sustainablefreedomlab.org/2012/09/25/epa-ignored-own-guidelines-in-declaring-co2-a-threat/