as well as the question of cost and the terms and conditions of trade in environmentally sound technologies, should be addressed by the Centre, with attention being given to the requirement that transnational corporations work their patents in developing countries. Delegations observed that the Centre could co-ordinate the participation of transnational corporations in the Conference. One delegation, while acknowledging the impact of the activities of transnational corporations on global warming, stressed the impact of the activities of those corporations on other priority and vital environmental issues mentioned in General Assembly resolution 44/228, and in particular noted that a survey should be carried out on the policies and programmes of transnational corporations regarding the nine major environmental issues mentioned in General Assembly resolution 44/228. The view was expressed that the Centre should present ways and means of promoting and stimulating transnational corporations to protect and preserve the environment. One delegation in particular expressed the hope that transnational corporations would contribute to the preparatory process and that the Centre would lend its expertise and advice in achieving that objective. 69. In conclusion, the Executive Director thanked the delegations for their comments on the Centre's work on transnational corporations and the environment and for expressing their satisfaction with the work done as a result of the request made by the Economic and Social Council in its resolution 1989/25. He reiterated the Centre's desire to contribute to the preparations for the Conference and to make its expertise available. He emphasized that one of the Centre's main tasks was to work closely with transnational corporations and involve them in the preparations. With regard to the work on the directory on hazardous technologies and their safer alternatives, the Centre intended to draw upon the expertise of other United Nations bodies. As for the fund, more exploratory work needed to be 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of transnational corporations in the environment, specifically in developing countries, and the need for cooperation and coordination between the United Nations Centre on Transnational Corporations and these corporations to address environmental issues. It also mentions the impact of these corporations on global warming and other environmental issues, as well as the need for a directory on hazardous technologies and their safer alternatives. The text suggests that the Centre should work closely with transnational corporations to promote and stimulate environmental protection.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade