entirety and in its various component parts and their interrelations, as the foundation and basis for life, "Deeply concerned about the increasing damage to the environment caused by detrimental influences, "Fearing an occurrence of environmental disasters brought about by additional disturbances of the ecological system, "Realizing that intensified international efforts are necessary to save the environment or at least to protect it from further deterioration, "Considering the fact that effective measures to protect the environment can be implemented only if awareness of the problems and willingness to act accordingly are developed. For the discussion, see chap. IV. that the United Nations should continue to play a substantial role in promoting protection of the environment, particularly through the United Nations Environment Programme, "Recognizing also that the United Nations Environment Programme is the lead agency in handling environmental matters, "Convinced further that besides measures provided by administrative law and liability under civil law, measures should also be taken as a last resort in the field of criminal law. Member States: "(a) To recognize the need to enact, where necessary, and to enforce national criminal laws designed to protect persons threatened by the deterioration of the environment and to preserve the ecosystem and natural resources such as water, air and soil; "(b) To envisage the protection, under national criminal laws, of nature and the environment against the dumping of hazardous wastes or other similar materials and against the operation of dangerous technical installations that they consider to involve unacceptable margins of risk; "(c) To provide for the modification, wherever necessary, of national criminal laws for the purpose of protecting nature and the environment; "(d) To implement effectively their national laws, including criminal laws, concerning environmental protection; "2. Asks Member States: "(a) To take measures to encourage public awareness concerning environmental protection and to stimulate the readiness to act accordingly;
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the protection of the environment, which suggests a strong connection to the natural world. The language used is formal and official, which implies that it may be a document from an international organization or government. The text mentions the United Nations and its Environment Programme, which further supports this hypothesis.

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