Ms. CARLA ESPOSITO Guevara (Bolivia) noted that 20 years after the adoption of Agenda 21 in Rio, little progress has been made in the fight against poverty or in that for the protection of the environment. With the crisis economic, social, cultural and especially political, the representative of Bolivia concluded by suggesting the creation of rights that protect the planet Earth..

Mr. Palitha TB Kohona (Sri Lanka) reiterated the need to focus the fight against climate change on the principle of common but differentiated responsibility. Then Stressing the importance of forest cover to contain greenhouse gas effect emissions, the representative stated that the territory of his country, despite its geographical boundaries and population density, is covered over 20% by forests. In addition, our Government has adopted an action plan National sustainable development of the country, including measures in the short, medium and long term to meet the challenge of climate change, said Kohona. The private sector has enthusiastically embraced the new policies of the Government ’s happiness is the representative. In addition, a center was established to promote renewable energy research and environmental protection. Finally, following the 2004 tsunami, Sri Lanka has outlined a strategy for disaster reduction

While agreeing with the statement of the Group of 77 and China, Mr. AHMAD RAJAB (Islamic Republic of Iran) noted the importance of diversification of energy sources that would allow the use of fossil fuels private sector in particular, but also hoped that these efforts be supported internationally by supporting the transfer of green technologies and the development of energy infrastructure. He stressed in conclusion that scientific research and easier access to energy are the keys to economic prosperity and political stability and social.

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