Sub goal 1 is to increase sustainable access of the poor to basic infrastructure and public services and to productive livelihoods opportunities through good local governance and enhanced natural resources management.

Increase significantly the area of protected forests worldwide and other areas of sustainably managed forests, as well as the proportion of forest products from sustainably managed forests

affirming the urgent need to improve the competitive status of sustainably managed forests,

Environmental impact assessments are under way to ensure that all environmental and socio economic issues are managed in a sustainable manner.

It links traditional conservation efforts to the economic goal of using biological resources sustainably.

Projects for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity had also been developed and implemented with the support of the Global Environment Facility.

It is also noted that in a context of a sustained population dynamic in arid, semi arid and dry sub humid dry areas, the strategies to be devised must take account of the characteristics of the land that can be exploited in a sustainable way, so as to support the populations' lifestyles and ways of making a living.

And that is, What type of world do we want to live in, and what decision are we going to make today to ensure that we all live in a sustainable world?

(a) Strengthened capacity of appropriate sectors at the national level to deliver policies, strategies and actions to ensure the sustainable elimination of illicit crops

Some countries have published guidelines on the public procurement of timber from sustainably managed forests.

Recognizing also the urgent need for action at all levels to ensure the long term sustainable use and management of fisheries resources,

(iii) Promoting economic freedom and social development and pursuing active policies to provide opportunities for productive employment and sustainable livelihoods

For sustainable improvements in health and nutrition, linkages are needed between social sectors (such as health and education) with productive sectors (such as agriculture and markets).

We believe that building States' fisheries management capacity is important to ensure effective control and sustainable use of their resources and the transfer of marine technology.

In conclusion, the international community has long been collaborating to find common ground for ensuring safe transport and the sustainable use and management of marine resources.

Also new in this strategy is the definition of targets over a 10 year period, and the wider role of UNICEF in stimulating momentum to reach these in a sustainable manner.

Recognizing the contribution of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles, and women within those communities, to the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources,

It highlighted the importance of handling vulnerability to achieve a sustainable reduction in poverty in line with the first Millennium Development Goal.

There were also joint efforts to ensure the sustainable management of the resources of Lake Victoria, improve navigation safety and reduce the high cost of transportation.

Some of the specific measures we have taken include proper management of forest resources, the sustainable use and management of natural resources and, above all, ensuring that there is an adequate legal and institutional framework.

Recognizing also the urgent need for action at all levels to ensure the long term sustainable use and management of fisheries resources through the wide application of the precautionary approach,

But addressing scarcity will inevitably imply revising agricultural practices and policies worldwide to ensure their sustainability.

Sub goal 2 is to increase access of the poor, especially women, to financial services on a sustainable basis through strengthened microfinance institutions (MFIs) and an enabling environment.

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It is simply not sustainable.

Development of a sustainable and vibrant economy

Note SRF indicators 2.1.1 and 2.2.1 relate only to UNCDF investments, whereas 2.3.1 relates to both UNCDF and UNDP investments.

In addition, highlighted in some reports is the proactive work undertaken through wood promotion campaigns to stimulate demand for wood as a sustainably produced, renewable, raw material.

A worker voice in transition planning will go a long way towards ensuring that no worker is asked to choose between his or her livelihood and a sustainable future.

Proportion of population with access to affordable drugs on a sustainable basis.

Noting with satisfaction that, while significant work remains to be done, interested parties have made real progress towards sustainable fisheries management,

In December 2004, the Government of Togo made a special financial contribution aimed at enabling the Centre to maintain its operation in Lomé until the time when substantial financial support would be firmly committed to ensuring a multi year sustainable operation.

The continued productivity of oceans depends on whether the international community uses them in a sustainable manner, and requires that we properly recognize that the problems of oceans are closely interrelated and must be considered as a whole.

We also need to continue our work in identifying any gaps in the regime for high seas governance and work towards building cooperative mechanisms to properly conserve and sustainably manage the living resources of the oceans.

Decent employment is the surest way for the poor to escape poverty, and must therefore be a priority of any serious effort to reduce poverty on a sustained basis.

Sustainable use and management of rangelands

Sustainable use and management of rangelands

In February next year, an ad hoc open ended working group will meet to discuss complex issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction.

Women's unequal access to many key resources impeded their contribution to economic development. Gender equality was critical to poverty reduction and the conservation and sustainable use of resources.

About a third of the wounded children, will be forced to live with permanent disabilities.

I would much rather live in a slum than in a building.

8. Notes with satisfaction the realization of the Cooperation for Rehabilitation Programme in Belarus and the Chernobyl Recovery and Development Programme in Ukraine, aimed at promoting better living conditions in and the sustainable development of the affected territories

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Many Afghans depend on meat producing businesses to earn a living.

The Obama administration has developed policies to counter these negative effects, but, in my judgment, they are not adequate to turn the economy around and produce a sustained recovery.