We have pressed our indigenous intellectual resources to the service of development.

Vice Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Ministry of Sustainable Development)

Sustaining our environment and natural resources base for development

Disasters associated with natural hazards and vulnerability a development challenge

there is good governance of natural resources to fuel broader and inclusive development

CENADEP le pillage des ressources naturelles de la République Démocratique du Congo

Social and economic development depends on a limited range of natural resources and a healthy environment.

Whether natural resources are plundered or harnessed for development depends upon several factors.

Natural disasters could halt economic development and inevitably the poorest sectors were affected.

Recognizing that natural disasters constitute one of the major problems for the development of Mozambique,

Finally, policies to ensure sustainable development and prevent the overexploitation of natural resources are urgently needed.

Equally important, the money gained through natural resources must be used to promote development.

Unfortunately, too often the fruits of development are erased by natural or man made disasters.

55 163. International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development

62 92. International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development

58 25. International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development

59 212. International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development

60 125. International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development

61 131. International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development

56 103. International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development

57 152. International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development

World survey on the role of women in development

12. Decides that resources released by the termination of the work of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for Development, whose work has been transferred to the Commission, shall be used to support the work of the Commission

Regionally local economic development case studies conducted in Uganda Uganda and South Africa Capacity Building programme officers and assistants workshop, incorporating capacand

Being aware that, in order to develop in a sustainable manner, countries must have at their disposal mechanisms specifically intended to prevent natural disasters and mitigate their impact, the Dominican Republic had established its National Commission on the Prevention of Natural Disasters.

Underscoring the role that traditional knowledge can play in technological development, and in the sustainable management and use of natural resources,

Underscoring the role that traditional knowledge can play in technological development and in the sustainable management and use of natural resources,

The economic and social development of the three areas demands an integrated approach to the exploitation of energy and other natural resources, particularly water.

Other factors that have contributed to worsening of Human Development index include natural disasters, war and the economic crises that have devastated the country.

Emphasizing further, in this context, the important role of development organizations in supporting national efforts to mitigate the consequences of natural disasters,

The item entitled Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian emergency assistance of the United Nations was included in the agenda of the forty sixth session of the General Assembly, in 1991, at the request of the Netherlands on behalf of the States members of the European Community (A 46 194).

Emphasizing that disaster reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

Legislation had been enacted to strengthen the special rights of indigenous peoples to social, economic and cultural development and defend their traditional habitat and way of life and use of natural resources.

Similarly, it is essential for us to always keep in mind the importance of ecologically sustainable development and, in particular, the need to protect our natural resources.

Disaster reduction, reducing vulnerability and building resilience in the event of natural disasters contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.

Emphasizing, in this context, the important role of development organizations in supporting national efforts to mitigate the consequences of natural disasters,

Recognizing that disaster reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

Much of the natural habitat in the low lying areas of western Georgia has disappeared during the past 100 years because of the agricultural development of the land and urbanization.

In economics, the Dutch disease is the apparent relationship between the increase in the economic development of natural resources and a decline in the manufacturing sector (or agriculture).

Our efforts to defeat poverty and pursue sustainable development will be in vain if environmental degradation and natural resource depletion continue unabated.

Efforts should also be made to conserve natural resources while bringing benefits to local populations through sustainable development.

Stressing the potential of alternative development strategies, including preventive alternative development, to promote and consolidate models of sustainable land use that counter the deterioration caused by excessive and unplanned exploitation of forests and other natural resources,

Reiterating that natural disasters damage the social and economic infrastructure of affected countries, although the long term consequences of such natural disasters are especially severe for poor developing countries, including Malawi, and hamper sustainable development,

(j) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (i) From relief to development towards ensuring sustainability (ii) Combining conservation and sustainable use of natural resources with poverty reduction (iii) Mobilizing national and international action in response to natural disasters lessons from recent experiences

Emphasizing further, in this context, the important role of development organizations in supporting national efforts to mitigate the consequences of natural disasters,