4. Furthermore, UNCTAD continues to serve as a useful forum for negotiations betr^reen menber States, which are aimed at finding nore effective solutions for the transit-transport problems including the promotion of close co-operation between land-locked countries and their coastal neighbours. UNITED NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME IOriginaI: English I [7 June 1985] 1. International co-operation is a prereouisite in environmental protection efforts, and since the environnent cannot be viewed as a self-contained sector' its management across national borders - artificially set up regardless of ecological demarcations - is of intimate concern t.o the United Nations Environment programne (UNEP). In the tight of this, the Secretary-General may wish to consider for inclusion in his report to the General Assembly at its fortieth session the following activities of UNEP, which are considered to be a manifestation of good-neighbourliness: envronnental law; the oceans and coast.al areas programmei wildlife rnanagementi desertification control; water resources manaqement and monieorinq activities.A/40 / 4so English Page 15 2. In the field of environmental law, reference is nade to Governing Councildecision 6/L4 of 19 May 1978 entitled "Principles of conduct in the field of the environment for the guidance of States in the conservation and harnoniousutilization of natural resources shared by thro or more Statesr', which was followedin 1979 by General Assembly resolution 34/185 of 18 December 1979 whereby allStates were reouested 'rto use the principles as guidelines and recommendationsin the forrnulation of bilateral or rnultilateral conventions regarding natural resources shared by two or more States, on the basis of the principles of good faith and in the spirit of good-neighbourliness and in such a uray as to enhance andnot adversely affect development and the interests of all countries, in particularthe developing countries". Progress reports on the implementation of theprinciples were submit.ted to the Governing Council and to the General Assemblyin 1981 and 1985 (UNEP/GC.9/s/Add.2 and UNEP/GC.73/9/Add.l, respectively,
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of the United Nations in promoting international cooperation and good neighborliness in various areas, including environmental protection, law, and resource management. The text highlights the importance of cooperation between countries, particularly between land-locked countries and their coastal neighbors, and the need for guidelines and recommendations to ensure the conservation and harmonious utilization of shared natural resources.

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