in all levels of decision-making. Participation should be facilitated through public awareness of and access to information about the state of the environment and future environmental conditions, commitment to the public right to know, and public participation in the decision-making process. This includes contributing to Governments and other decision makers and decision makers taking note of those contributions. I• • • A/CONF.151/PC/10 English Page 30 (b) The public must participate in decision-making and implementation processes concerning environment and development because of their importance today and in the future. Consultation and co-operaton should be increased among all sectors of society in developing and implementing national strategies which support sustainable development, consistent with different cultures and political systems. One example of a means of achieving multipartite consultation is the work of the Canadian National Task Force on Environment and Economy, which led to Round Tables on Environment and Economy at the national and provincial levels. In addition new processes should be designed at the local level, incorporating traditional knowledge, cultural and community values. These processes must be open, inclusive and participatory in order to involve the greatest number of people possible, with special emphasis on women's participation. Since culture and cultural heritage of all sorts, (monuments, language, customs) are also part of the human environment, all due care and attention should be taken for their protection and preservation. · In the same context, the Bergen Process can be considered as a first step towards future international decision-making processes related to sustainable development, especially on follow-up of the report by the World Commission on Environment and Development and in preparation for the 1992 Conference on Environment and Development. (c) All sectors of society have a responsibility for environmental awareness. They should be encouraged to keep their constituencies and the public 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of public participation and awareness in decision-making processes related to environmental issues and sustainable development. It highlights the need for consultation and cooperation among all sectors of society, including governments, organizations, and individuals. The text also emphasizes the importance of cultural and community values, as well as traditional knowledge, in these decision-making processes.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Culture