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**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of international cooperation and the need for sustainable development, highlighting the impact of human activities on the environment and the responsibility of developed countries to support the development of developing countries. It also touches on the theme of globalization and the need for international unity to address global problems.

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