1. In terms of legislation, with various laws and decrees in place, Algerian authorities have long been committed to principles of sustainable development. On the recommendations of the Rio Conference – the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992 – a High Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development was

established in 1994. But it wasn’t really until 2001 – 2002, with the formulation of the National Plan of Action for the Environment and Sustainable Development, that tangible measures were set up to improve the environment and quality of urban life. The seven goals for reflect the hopes and aspirations of the contracting party, Algiers Wilaya, and for the achievement of the Strategic Development Plan:

  1. Positioning: Algiers, “an emblematic city”.
  2. Socio-economy: Algiers, “driving service sector development”.
  3. Land occupancy: Algiers, “a beautiful city in control of its growth”.
  4. Environment: Algiers, “a garden city, green metropolis of the Mediterranean”.
  5. Mobility: Algiers, “a city of mobility and proximity”.
  6. Risk management: Algiers, “a safe city”.
  7. Governance: Algiers, “a city of good