as well as of developing countries. They could facilitate tbe flow of capital and technology in support of environmental protection efforts of the receiving countries. Moreover, the multilateral banks should address the needs of Eastern European countries to implement sound natural resource management, especially focusing on technology transfer. In view of the degradation of the environment as a result of mass tourism in the Mediterranean basin, studies of the impact of such developments shoul~ be undertaken. New forms of more environmentally sensitive tourism should be encouraged. (h) Projects focusing on human resources, institutions, and popular participation, in particular the potential contributions of local communities, non-governmental agencies and the private sector should be encouraged. In / ... A/CONF.151/PC/10 English Page 35 addition, the particular contribution of women should.be emphasized. to realizing these goals, economic and educational opportunities for With respect women must be strengthened in all nations. · (i) Countries possessing rich biological diversity need to receive the economic benefits from this diversity so as to provide stronger motivation for conservation. Co-ordinated measures, agreed with tropical countries and with adequate funding are essential. In order to halt deforestation and to aim at an increase in forested land international organizations, multilateral development banks and bilateral aid agencies should be encouraged to expand their fcrest sector support programmes in developing countries. They should stress providing assistance for setting aside forest lands in protected areas,· reforestation projects, sustainable management of natural forests, and establishment of second~ry forest products and industries for the benefit of local communities. (j) In view of the major economic challenges involved in the revisions of existing international agreements and the work aiming at new agreements, efforts should be made to encourage cost-efficiency, taking into account both marginal abatement cost and critical loads within and between countries. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the importance of sustainable development and environmental protection, particularly in the context of international cooperation and economic development. It mentions the need for multilateral banks to support environmental protection efforts, the importance of technology transfer, and the role of local communities and non-governmental agencies in conservation efforts. The text also touches on the need for economic benefits to be shared with countries possessing rich biological diversity, and the importance of cost-efficiency in environmental agreements.

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