development organizations met from 19 to 21 March 1990 on the Danube. The title of the conference was "Bridging the Gap", reflecting a wish of the organizations to · mark the new mood of co-operation in Europe, and to build a bridge between words and action. The document resulting from the Danube meeting was presented to the Bergen Conference, and served as the voluntary organizations• proposal for an Agenda for action. Industry 27. A special "Industry Forum on Environment" for nearly 200 chief executive officers from 25 countries took place in Bergen on 10 and 11 May under the auspices of the ICC and the Nordic industrial confederations to prepare an Industry Agenda for Action, which was presented at the Ministerial Session of the Bergen Conference. Science 28. A special meeting entitled "Sustainable Development, Science and Policy" was organized in Bergen from 8 to 12 May by the NAVF and ESF. More than 100 eminent scientists, representing most ECE countries as well as several developing countries, and spanning all the major scientific disciplines, including the social sciences, participated. An executive summary of the results of the science meeting was presented to the Ministerial Session of the Bergen Conference. Some of the scientists were also appointed to participate in the main Conference and provide the link between the two conferences. Trade Unions 29. An input document prepared under the auspices of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) was discussed by trade union delegates in a preparatory meeting on 7 May in Bergen. The revised version was presented to the Conference as the trade unions' proposal for an Agenda for Action. 30. A special youth conference entitled "Youth Action for a Common Future" was held in Bergen from 5 to 7 May under the auspices of CENYC, AYSEC and LNU. More 
**Analysis**
The text describes a conference and various meetings that took place in Bergen, which seem to be focused on discussing and proposing actions for sustainable development, cooperation, and environmental protection. The involvement of various organizations, including industry leaders, scientists, trade unions, and youth groups, suggests a broad scope of topics being addressed.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International relations, Industry