Recalling the fundamental importance of the right to life, Bearing in mind that the exchange and transfer of scientific and technological knowledge is one of the important ways to accelerate the social and economic development of the developing countries. Recalling its relevant resolutions, 1. Calls upon all States to make every effort to use the achievements of science and technology in order to promote peaceful social, economic and cultural development and progress; 2. Recalls the historic responsibility of the Governments of all countries of the world to preserve civilization and to ensure that everyone enjoys his or her inherent right to life, and calls upon them to do their utmost to assist in implementing the right to life through the adoption of appropriate measures at both the national and the international levels; 3. Calls upon all States, appropriate United Nations bodies, specialized agencies and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations concerned to take the necessary measures to ensure that the results of scientific and technological progress and the material and intellectual potential of humankind are used for the benefit of humankind and for promoting and encouraging universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; 4. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its forty-eighth session the item "Human rights and scientific and technological developments". 52nd meeting 6 March 1990 [Adopted without a vote. See chap. XIV.] -101-1990/41. Human rights and the environment The Commission on Human Rights, Noting that scientific and technological progress is one of the decisive factors in the development of human society. Convinced of the paramount importance of the application of science and technology to economic and social progress and to the promotion and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Aware that increasing environmental degradation caused by the negative influence of scientific and technological development has led in some cases to
**Analysis**
The text emphasizes the importance of using scientific and technological progress to promote economic and social development, as well as to ensure the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. It also highlights the need to address the negative environmental impacts of scientific and technological development. These themes suggest a strong connection to the fields of science and technology, economic development, and natural resources and environment.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development, Natural resources and environment