delegation would await the comments of the Group and of the Secretary-General with a view to the preparation of the discussions to be held in 1985, when the Economic and Social Council would, in accordance with its resolution 1982/33, begin consideration of the membership, organization and administrative arrangements of the working Group. 39. On the subject of an observation on nuclear arms made by the Human Rights Committee during its most recent session under article 6 of the Covenant (contained in document A/39/644), his delegation noted that recently, in various organs established under the Conventions on human rights, the experts had tended increasingly to exceed their mandate. Such a tendency was regrettable and surprising since the experts responsible for monitoring the implementation of the conventions should especially watch the area of application of the articles of those international agreements which concerned them directly. Items relating to nuclear arms and disarmament did not fall within the competence of the Human Rights committee and, in the opinion of his delegation, adoption of that document would set a regrettable precedent for the Committee, whose-observation was totally unacceptable to his delegation. ; ... A/C.3/39/SR.4B English Page 11 40. Mr. YAKOVLEV (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) said that, in the face of the increasing threat of nuclear conflict, the United Nations and all States Members should adopt measures, which could not be postponed, to guarantee the right to life, the most important of the human rights. On the eve of the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the victory over Hitlerian fascism, it was particularly necessary to avoid a nuclear catastrophe and to relieve the world of the heavy burden imposed by the arms race. 41. Scientific and technological progress had opened up enormous new horizons and perspectives for development. With the discovery of new sources of energy, the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of the Human Rights Committee and its relation to the threat of nuclear conflict, the importance of the right to life, and the need to avoid a nuclear catastrophe. The topic of scientific and technological progress is also mentioned, but in the context of its impact on development and not specifically on natural resources or environment. The text does not contain any specific references to economic development, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Science and technology