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 irreversible changes in the environment, which threaten life-sustaining ecosystems and undermine health, well-being, development prospects and the very survival of life on the planet, "Convinced that the preservation of life-sustaining ecosystems under conditions of rapid scientific and technological development is of vital importance for the protection of the human species and the promotion of human rights, "Noting that everyone has the right to an adeguate standard of living for himself and his family, including adeguate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions, "Also noting that the States parties to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights recognized the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health and agree, for that purpose, to take the steps necessary for the improvement of all aspects of environmental and industrial health, "Recalling General Assembly resolution 44/228 of 22 December 1989 on a United Nations Conference on Environment and Development to be held in Brazil in 1992, "Noting decision 1989/108 of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities entitled 'Human rights and the environment', -258-"1. Welcomes the decision of the Sub-Commission to have a note prepared for its forty-second session on methods by which a study on the problems of the environment and its relation to human rights could be made; "2. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit this resolution to the Preparatory Committee of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, and to keep the Committee duly informed of the work in this field."
**Analysis**
The text emphasizes the importance of preserving life-sustaining ecosystems and promoting human rights, with a focus on environmental degradation and its impact on human health and well-being. It also references international agreements and resolutions related to environmental protection and human rights. These themes suggest that the text is primarily concerned with the relationship between the environment and human well-being, rather than specific economic or industrial activities.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Health