io-operation. In atldition to the proposed convention relating !o the prolection of the natural resourcea and environment of tbe south Pacific region, there are alao two proposed protocols for the prevention of Pollution of the south Paclfic region by dunping (see Para. 35 above) and for combating energencies from pouution by oil and hazardous substancea. 7O, The Thiral Intergovernrnental Meeting of bhe Action PIan for the carlbbean Environnental Progranr0e (April 1985) adopted a resolution on "Dunping and lncineratlon of hazardoug waaCes and toxic substances in the Wlder CaribbeanA/40 /923 EngIi sh Page 20 Regloni, nhich enphasized lhe r{eetingrs commitnent to internationar agreernents and Its opposltlon to incineration of waibes which do noE conf,orn to internacionarstandards and urged countries to obeerve tbe provisions of internaeional agreementsson carrlage, handllng and disposal of hazardous waates and boxlc substances at sea. D. Fisheries management and developnent ?l' ?he concept of the exclusi.ve econonic zone (EEz) enbodl ed in the rg82 unitedNations convention on the rJan of the sea ha6 becone an easentiar factor infisberies nanagement and development. The l9g4 FAo worlal Flsheries conferencecr€ated nev auareness 0f the present and potentiar role of fisheries and of thecontribution they nake to national self-eu fr ic tency in food production and to foodsecurity. The work of the conference haa brought nes atEention to fisheries fromnaclonal authorlties at the hlghe't level, inciuding tho6e of donor countrres, andfroro international instiEutioni including' lhe financlal- institutlons.
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on international agreements and conferences related to the protection of the natural resources and environment of the South Pacific region, as well as fisheries management and development. It also mentions the prevention of pollution and the handling of hazardous substances. These topics suggest that the text is more related to environmental and natural resource issues rather than economic development or other categories.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Agriculture, forestry and fishing