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Vermont leaders make Agenda 21 goals legally binding

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by Dave Soulia, FYIVT.com

For decades, “Agenda 21” has been a buzzword in conspiracy circles, but what many label as a conspiracy is a well-documented and publicly available initiative from the United Nations. Originally introduced at the 1992 Rio Summit, Agenda 21 is an international action plan for sustainable development that aims to address the balance between human activity and environmental sustainability.

Now succeeded by Agenda 2030, these global frameworks have led to real-world effects that are felt most directly through the actions of governments and political leaders. While Agenda 21 itself is not legally binding, the laws, rules, and regulations that political leaders have implemented in line with its goals have made aspects of this agenda legally binding, particularly in states like Vermont.

What is Agenda 21?

Agenda 21 is not a conspiracy theory; it is a real plan of action created by the United Nations in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit. The document outlines voluntary steps nations should take to achieve sustainable development, including land use planning, protecting ecosystems, managing resources, and reducing carbon emissions.

The U.N. describes Agenda 21 as a “comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally, and locally by organizations of the United Nations System, Governments, and Major Groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment.” In other words, it sets out a path for sustainable development worldwide, including recommendations on urban planning, biodiversity protection, and renewable energy.

Key Historical Events That Made It Binding

While Agenda 21 is not legally binding in itself, the political actions that followed its adoption have created legally enforceable laws and regulations that align with its goals. These historical events are crucial to understanding how Agenda 21 transitioned from a global framework into real-world policy.

  1. 1992 – President George H. W. Bush Signs the Rio Declaration
    During the 1992 Rio Summit, President George H. W. Bush signed the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and endorsed Agenda 21, committing the U.S. to the principles of sustainable development. Although this agreement was not legally binding at the international level, it signaled a political commitment to integrate sustainable practices into national policy, opening the door for future legislative actions.
  2. 1993 – Bill Clinton Establishes the President’s Council on Sustainable Development
    In 1993, President Bill Clinton took the next step by signing Executive Order 12852, which created the President’s Council on Sustainable Development (PCSD). The council’s role was to develop strategies for implementing sustainable development across the U.S. This move brought Agenda 21’s goals closer to home, as federal agencies began to incorporate these principles into domestic policies.
  3. 1997 – Local Governments Join In
    In 1997, counties and mayors across the U.S. created the Joint Center for Sustainable Communities. This collaboration between the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors helped local governments adopt sustainable development practices, further embedding Agenda 21’s principles into local legislation.
  4. 2001 – National Governors Association Endorses Smart Growth
    By 2001, the National Governors Association (NGA) endorsed the concept of Smart Growth, which focuses on urban development that minimizes sprawl and protects natural resources—key goals of Agenda 21. This endorsement led to numerous states adopting laws and policies that promote dense urban planning and the conservation of open space, making the once-voluntary goals of Agenda 21 legally binding in many regions.

Agenda 2030: Expanding the Vision

Agenda 2030, also known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), builds on the foundations of Agenda 21 but lays out 17 specific goals to be achieved by 2030. These goals include:

  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 15: Life on Land (biodiversity and land conservation)

Agenda 2030 sets even more detailed targets for global sustainability. Many of Vermont’s policies and regulations closely align with these goals, especially in areas of land conservation, biodiversity protection, and climate change mitigation.

Vermont’s Alignment with Global Sustainability Goals

In Vermont, we see a clear pattern of policies and laws that mirror the goals of Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030. These global principles have trickled down from international agreements all the way to regional and local planning commissions in Vermont, shaping how the state develops land, conserves resources, and manages urban growth.

  1. Act 250
    Enacted in 1970, Act 250 regulates land use and development in Vermont. Originally designed to protect the state’s natural resources, the law has become more restrictive over time, limiting rural development while promoting conservation—falling in line with Goal 15 of Agenda 2030, which focuses on protecting ecosystems and ensuring sustainable land use.
  2. Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA)
    Passed in 2020, the Global Warming Solutions Act legally binds Vermont to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. This law is a clear manifestation of Goal 13 of Agenda 2030, focusing on urgent climate action.
  3. Clean Heat Standard (CHS)
    Part of the Affordable Heat Act, the Clean Heat Standard incentivizes lower-emission heating solutions. This directly aligns with the goals of both Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030, which emphasize reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy.
  4. Zoning Laws and 15-Minute Cities
    Vermont’s zoning laws and its promotion of 15-minute cities—urban areas where residents can access all essential services within a 15-minute walk—reflect Goal 11 of Agenda 2030, which encourages sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban planning. These initiatives aim to reduce dependency on cars and minimize carbon footprints.
  5. Wildlife Corridors and Conservation Lands
    In recent years, Vermont has aggressively expanded wildlife corridors and conserved lands to protect biodiversity. This is in line with Agenda 21’s emphasis on biodiversity and Goal 15 of Agenda 2030, which stresses the importance of protecting ecosystems and halting biodiversity loss.
  6. Regional and Local Planning Commissions
    Agenda 21’s principles have filtered down to Vermont’s regional and local planning commissions, where decisions about land use, urban development, and conservation are often made. Local governments are adopting sustainable land use practices, in line with Smart Growth principles, which influence local zoning, conservation initiatives, and development restrictions. These local bodies are tasked with implementing the broader goals of sustainability that are shaped by global frameworks like Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030.

A Clear Pattern, Not a Conspiracy

Some critics argue that these policies are part of a globalist conspiracy, but in reality, these laws and regulations are public actions taken by elected leaders. The laws passed by the U.S. federal government and states like Vermont have clear, stated goals that align with the principles of Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030.

Although Agenda 21 itself is not legally binding, the political actions taken by leaders like Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton have made these principles legally enforceable through federal and state legislation. Vermont’s laws, including Act 250, the GWSA, and zoning reforms, show how these global frameworks have shaped policy at the local level.

Conclusion: What Does It Mean for Vermont?

Vermont’s alignment with the goals of Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030 is part of a broader trend towards sustainable development. The policies implemented in the state—whether it be through Act 250, the Global Warming Solutions Act, zoning laws, or wildlife corridors—are not the result of hidden agendas or conspiracies but are based on internationally recognized sustainability frameworks that have been openly adopted at the local, state, and federal levels.

What makes this alignment notable is how these global goals have trickled down all the way to Vermont’s regional and local planning commissions, influencing the way towns develop, how land is conserved, and how energy policies are implemented. While some critics argue that these policies stifle economic growth or overreach into rural life, the reality is that they are publicly discussed and adopted by elected officials and policymakers.

The key takeaway is that Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030 are not secret plans—they are openly available frameworks, and the actions taken in Vermont are visible and part of a global push for sustainable development. Understanding these connections allows Vermonters to engage in informed debate about the impact of these policies, rather than dismissing them as part of an unseen conspiracy. It’s a conversation that Vermonters should continue, particularly when it comes to balancing sustainability with the economic realities faced by rural communities.

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  1. 15 minute farms. Regenerative small farms. Missing from the Agenda, is teh following: A small regenerative farm within 15 minutes of every living person.

  2. Very well laid out. Sadly, people will think this ok, because Vermont is going to save the world!

    We are the first in the nation to become a colony of the United Nations. Which is why we are no longer a democracy, but an oligarchy run by less than 10 people along with the missive NGO’s, Nonprofits and lobbyists.

    The first part of fixing a problem is to correctly identify what is wrong, and why. This lays out some of the fundamental things going on within Vermont, there is much more.

    Excellent well laid out format.

    However, the underlying issues are not what is stated in the United Nations and Agenda 2030. They talk about the environment, like they mean to fix the issues with the physical world, but that is a complete ruse. If you don’t understand that and you don’t judge them by their actions, one might think this is a well and good. But it’s not.

    Case in point. If the world were truly going to end, if the seas were going to rise substantially, if we needed to make real change to make the world a better place our leaders, if true to their cause would respond rationally and take charge.

    ?

    How many Vermont leaders live in a net zero house?
    Why are we promoting empty, massively large second homes?
    Why don’t we allow cars to be made, imported for less than 10k that get 50mpg?
    Why are we building cities in flood zones?
    Why are we subsidizing flood insurance?
    Why are we allowing Round up to even be sold in our state?
    Why are we not dealing with the industrial food complex, poisoning our people?
    Why are we not promoting organic farming?

    Why is it the only solution is give us more money and we’ll fix the problem?
    Why is it every 10 years, for my entire life the world was going to end in 8 years?
    Why is it no creative forces are used for recycling?
    Why is it we only build rental housing in Vermont, big projects?
    Why is it non-profits are staffed almost completely with lobbyists?
    Why is it Burlington hasn’t paid their fair tax share for decades and has been polluting Lake Champlain for 1/2 a century without any issues, but if we add a bedroom onto our house, we need an entirely new septic system?

    Why do we have a cancel culture?
    Why do we have censorship?
    Why do we have massive propaganda?

    Why did our Governor lock us down?
    Why did our Governor vote for Joe Biden?
    Where did Build Back Better come from?

    We have to realize we are not in a state governed as we are told. From a practical standpoint Vermont is an oligarch. Vermont has been taken over by cultural Marxism, this is all under the guise of the United Nations…who are the original purveyors of Build Back Better. We are dominated by their plan. The second tax line is “you will own nothing and be happy”. The pigs at animal farm, a Marxist take over, will explain, some pigs are more equal than other. Those pigs in government are more equal than tax paying citizens, so hand over your money.

    It’s all laid out well ahead of time for anyone to see. A video I post frequently, only to reach other people who haven’t seen it. The truth and “prophetic” nature are staggering in accuracy.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gnpCqsXE8g

    The truth doesn’t have to change due to polling numbers; it just is.

    Excellent write up Dave!

    • I couldn’t have said it better myself, Neil. Brilliant. Thank you.

      By the way, who the heck is fyivt.com? Who runs it? What’s their background? What’s their interest in pushing this communist agenda? And who actually wrote this piece?

    • For Robin Banks about fyivt . com. In the Wikipedia site stated
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FYI_(American_TV_channel)
      FYI (stylized as fyi,) is an American basic cable channel owned by A&E Networks, a joint venture between the Disney Entertainment subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company and Hearst Communications (each owns 50%). The network features lifestyle programming, with a mix of reality, culinary, home renovation and makeover series. The network originally launched in 1998 as The Biography Channel, as an offshoot of A&E

      The web site you mentioned has many articles. My post here is 10/20 originally VDC posted 10/16 henceforth may not be reviewed. The subject may come up at another time, will re-post.

  3. This isnt a Vermont problem. This is a global problem… all the ‘Vermont’s’ in the world are suffering under this tyranny. Until we GET that a COUP occurred in 2020 (preceeded by Event 201 btw), globally, we will continue be useful ejits and sycophants of a tyranny that collects souls and ends them… the only place that is addressed is in the Bible… and the only solution rests in His grace, love, forgiveness and salvation… for life everlasting…NOT in this world…

    Who owns you? Answer that question honestly and you will see where the work needs to be done to save our souls with the help of one man’s sacrifice of his life for his brothers… out of love. No man hath greater love…

    Capitalism morphs into fascism everytime… every. time.

  4. People might ask, how could this possibly be a lie of such large proportions? Clearly all the people can’t be wrong and your handful of people be correct, please.

    Some points to ponder

    Well, all the world at one point thought it was flat.
    The scientific world didn’t even recognize Einstein’s work for 4 years…
    Dinosaurs used to be cold blooded, now they are warm.
    Covid.
    Why is Ozempic the only solution for obesity?
    Bernie Madoff?
    Enron?
    Weapons of mass destruction?
    Three buildings just collapsed upon themselves perfectly.
    Censorship of epic proportions across our country.
    Why did SID disappear when during the pandemic people couldn’t get their children vaccinated?

    Yeah…this could go on for a while, things are not always what they appear.
    Question every thought that comes into your head.

    There is truth and love, keep looking.

  5. UN 3030 AGENDA: 17 GOALS – The 17 “Sustainable Development Goals” that make up UN Agenda 2030 essentially serves as the recipe for the upcoming technocratic new world order. The UN plans to have nations to continue to impose new laws and initiatives upon their citizens in effort to achieve these goals which they lump under
    “sustainability”. Agenda 2030 is a ramp up from it’s predecessor Agenda 21, as it aims to control everything. Control of all Lands, Water, Food, Energy, Technology, Production, Information, Animals and all Humans through AI, 6G Blockchain and
    RFID. The “Elites” are setting the stage to enslave humanity under the rule of the Antichrist.

    1. NO POVERTY

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: End poverty in all it’s forms everywhere.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. All will receive digital Universal Basic Income & identity on the block chain. 2. Wealth distribution from rich to poor. 3. The elimination of Lower Class.

    2. ZERO HUNGER

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: End hunger, achieve food security & improved nutrition and agriculture.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. More synthetic lab grown Frankenfood, GMOs & Nanotech that effects DNA. 2. Those with RFID chip will be able to buy food resulting in “Zero Hunger”

    3. GOOD HEALTH & WELL BEING

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Ensure healthy lives & push wellbeing.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. More job production & propaganda for future plan-demics to alter DNA. 2. Biometric sensors to monitor the body. 3. Medical history will be on a blockchain.

    4. QUALITY EDUCATION

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Dumb-Down education to indoctrinate. 2. Upskilling and Reskilling for a new lifelong learning GIG economy, as AI and robotics will replace many jobs.

    5. GENDER EQUALITY

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Gender equality and empower women.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Replace human intelligence with AI to avoid “incorrect judgments”. 2. Promote radical feminism, the Trans-Sodomite Agenda & multiple genders. 3. Teach women to have less or no kids. 4. Abandon gender identity and promote trans-humanism as the new gender.

    6. CLEAN WATER & SANITATION

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Ensure sustainable water management.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Control and monitor all water systems. 2. Metals, fluoride & Nanotech in water.

    7. AFFORDABLE & CLEAN ENERGY

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Monitor all energy systems in homes and corporations in real time. 2. Cities and towns to institute blackouts to save energy.

    8. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Promote sustainable economic growth, productive employment & decent work
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Replace workers with robotics and AI. 2. Connect workers to VR headsets, as the metaverse will be the future of work.

    9. INDUSTRY INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Build resilient infrastructure, promote industrialization and innovation.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: Use robotics and AI to fully automate infrastructural projects and innovation making people useless in the industries.

    10. REDUCED INEQUALITIES

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Reduce inequality within countries.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Bring developed countries down to near poverty levels, while raising poor nations slightly above poverty level. 2. Set up short term GIG jobs in a race to the bottom economy.

    11. SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Make cities safe & sustainable.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Move everyone into smart cities with a social credit score system. 2. Everything connected via Blockchain, 5G, 6G, IOT, IOB & AI.
    3. Constant surveillance and gun control.

    12. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Food & Water are ration based off of social credit score. 2. Punish those that throw away food. 3. Consumption of Frankenfoods & GMOs

    13. CLIMATE ACTION

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Take urgent action on climate.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Create a circular economy. 2. Both natural and man made disasters to be blamed on climate change, thus keeping draconian measures in place, 3. Carbon Footprint Taxes

    14. LIFE BELOW WATER

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Monitor and restrict access to the open seas, lakes and rivers with sensors and satellites and punish those found guilty. 2. Feed people genetically modified farm bred and lab grown fish.

    15. LIFE ON LAND

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Protect restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystem.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Force people off of rural lands, ranches, forests and farms into smart cities. 2. Restrict and minimize travel to natural land habitats and forests.

    16. PEACE – JUSTICE & STRONG INSTITUTIONS

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Promote peaceful societies and inclusive institutions for sustainable development.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: 1. Only those with RFID chip and a digital ID Passport with bio metric data on a blockchain can be a part of the peaceful society. 2. Social credits will be used to get the population to obey the New World Order and punish unwanted behavior. Those who do not comply will be imprisoned or have all benefits on the blockchain turned off.

    17. PARTNERSHIPS & GOALS

    WHAT WE ARE TOLD: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize global partnerships for sustainability.
    WHAT IT REALLY MEANS: In order to implement all 17 SDG’s and maintain global partnerships for the goals, a number of key technologies need to be further pushed on society, such as; CDBC, blockchain technology, CRSPR gene editing, AI monitoring sensors, AI and bio metric facial recognition cameras, 5G, 6G, Smart Cities, RFID Chips, IOT, IOB, robotics, etc., to fully control the world.

  6. I do not know the details but:
    Why is there more industry in NH?
    Why does NH not have a sales tax?
    Why are people not moving out of NH because they are over taxed?
    Or are they?
    How much revenue is lost from VT to NH because there is no sales tax, there seems to be better shopping, lower prices?
    Is VT mismanaged
    Why is the VT governor a lone republican and most other elected reps democrat?
    Why is our ‘republican governor’ not promoting the republican Trump, when that actually becomes promoting the democrat Harris?
    Write in Greg Thayer for Gov and Lt Gov.

  8. The day they assigned your social security number is the day you became property (aka slave) of the Corporation. The number is your “identifier” and with that, they giveth and taketh away. The plan is to turn you over to an unelected foreign entity. Before they do so, they will take your assets by lawfare warfare or by force – the plan is well underway and our “leaders” are well compensated to ensure the plan succeeds. Wealth transfer and reset – they’ve done it before, this time the West will fall completely under UN power and control – look how much power they all ready have and NATO obliges. NATO makes war, the UN pretends to care.

  9. This may be the last comment on this story and may not be read by anyone, but I have to say that reading all the replies and seeing all the questions brings a tear to my eyes and gives me hope. For the longest time I felt like I was on a deserted island, preaching to seagulls and fish. Many of you I’m sure felt the same way. I guess I’m just saying that there’s comfort in knowing there are other folks out there who “see” (or “see through”) the same way I do. Thank you, everyone.

    • They want us to all feel alone, I can commiserate, I met a man in Home Depot one day who mentioned the same things we talk about and was so overwhelmed with joy. They have to cancel and censor people because they have no truth or love in them.

      There are 112,704 of us who know to one degree or another what is going on, they are very, very afraid of us working together, bringing some peace and harmony to Vermont, they won’t allow them space in the VTGOP, most certainly not the VTDems, which is why we started the Green Mountain party.

      Since then, I’ve come to understand, that I’m not in control of much, and thankfully God is in control and will right things, in his own time and ways. Though clearly, I still struggle, there is good coming from all this chaos.

      Peace…….