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5. Sustainability

Commitment at international level is vital for achievement of environmentally sustainable development

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The international level is vital both because we now face environmental problems that are world-wide in their scale and effects (such as climate change), and because we are increasingly part of a global community. Government and businesses in the international community should take up, fulfill and enforce environmental and ethical e commitments, and help less developed countries to improve their trade opportunities through development assistance, business partnerships and sharing of expertise.

  • Support international development goals to create sustainable livelihoods for all people, promote human development, and conserve the environment
  • Build partnerships with donors and recipients - private and public sector
  • Ensure that all aid, trade and investment, agricultural and environmental policies meet sustainable development principles
  • Build support for sustainable development policies through education
  • Establish and implement international agreements on sustainable development and the environment
  • Continually review priorities for future co-operation and press others to do the same
  • Tackle illegal activities which undermine progress - unlawful trade in substances that damage the ozone layer, endanger species and produce hazardous waste

What sorts of international commitments are required?