Caledonia by the French authorities to provide a framework for a peaceful evolution of the Territory towards an aet of oelf-determination and indspendonce. We urge that any act of solf-determination should be consistent with United Natfoas princiPlea and practices. and that all optiona, including indepeudence, should be PC/4 A/45/PW. 5 6 In order that BL well-infornwd decision may be mado, the Addaiaterbng Authority and others ahould furt&er axpand their assistance for education and training, in particular for the freak population. New Caledonia is on tke United Nations list of Non-Self-Govsrning Territories. Tharefora, it io incumbent upon the United Nations to continue to monitor developments in New Caledonia, Xt is our express hope that the .. Adminfutering Authority will facilitate regular visits to Naw Caledonia by inviting visiting missions of the United Nations. Apart from New Caledonia, there are other Pacific islands atill under the ahacklea of colonialism. It is our hope that th% Administering Authorities concerned will accord genuine self-dsterminatlon to these countries. We in the Pacific have always been aware of the importsace of protecting the environment. indeed, the cultural and physical aurvival of many of our countries depends on the proper management of that environment. The Co?v?eution for the protection and Development of the Natural Reaourcea and Environment of the South Pacific Region. to which I referred earlier, is a clear indication of the importance ue attach to this issue. We are greatly concerned that, in spite of ominous warnings about the future of ths Eartb, expected climatic changes and predictions of dramatic rises in the level of tho SOB, gaa%a reaponaibls for the greenhouse effect continue to be emitted without strict regulation. It is our fervent hope that countries, particularly induatrialized countries, will effect significant cuta in the emission of greenhouse aaaea, including the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a representative of the Pacific region, discussing the situation of New Caledonia, a non-self-governing territory, and its relationship with the United Nations. The text also touches on the importance of environmental protection and the need for industrialized countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is an official document or statement.

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