6 and 9 April 1990. It had before it the report of the Secretary-General on transnational corporations and issues relating to the environment (E/C.l0/1990/10). 61. In introducing the item, the Executive Director of the Centre recalled Economic and Social Council resolution 1989/25 on transnational corporations and environmental protection in developing countries and General Assembly resolution 44/228 on the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, stressing the role and impact of transnational corporations on the environment. The report analysed the role of transnational corporations in global warming and summarized the work done on the five new projects requested by the Economic and Social Council in its resolution 1989/25. The initial study of high-risk industrial sectors explored in depth the issue of global climate change and developed some draft operational principles for the key industrial sectors which affect global climate change. The study on the lessons learned in industrial environmental protection that could be of benefit to developing countries focused on the disclosure of risk information regulations in industrialized countries and proposed four types of model legislation for developing countries. The Executive Director reported that the Centre had performed the preliminary work requested on the two feasibility studies: one on hazardous technologies and their cleaner, safer alternatives and the other on the prospect of an environmental fund supported by transnational corporations to assist developing countries to protect the environment. He presented the Commission with three possible ways in which the fund could contribute to developing countries. Given the forthcoming Conference, the Commission was expected to examine its options and guide the Centre on how to proceed. 62. Delegations expressed their satisfaction with the quality of the Centre's work and its desire to contribute to sustainable development, as well as its adherence to Council resolution 1989/25 in carrying out its work. One delegation announced 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of transnational corporations in environmental protection, specifically in developing countries. It highlights the impact of these corporations on global warming and proposes solutions, such as model legislation and an environmental fund. This suggests that the category should be related to environmental issues and international cooperation.

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