and the developed countries at the United Nations and in other forums. It must be realized that in this post-cold-war era, new arrangements for a more stable international economic and trading system have to be found. The North can,not totally neglect the problems and needs of many countries in the South Simply because there are newly emerging democracies in the North that require help. The countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America have an equal stake in the future of the world economy. Their needs are equally urgent, if not more urgent, than those of countries in Eastern Europe. They must not be ignored. Let us give the United Nations system the opportunity to build a consensus on these pressing questions. All of us are in full agreement that environmental degradation must cease. We are all committed to a clean and environmentally safe world not'only for us and our generation but for those who come after. It is this fundamental commitment that has enabled the United Nations and its agencies, particularly the United Nations Environment Programme, to play a leadership role in addressing environmental issues which threaten man's life-support systems. The active involvement of the United Nations is reflected in its various resolutions and activities, in particular the forthcoming 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. We wish to recall and to state that for the 1992 Conference to succeed we must all dedicate our efforts to ensure the following: first, the effective transfer of environmentally sound and .appropriate technology to developing countries: secondly, the provision of new and additional financial resources to enable developing countries to play their role: and, thirdly, a supportive international economic environment which promotes economic growth and development, particularly that of developing countries. PKB/PLJ A/45/PV.l.O 68 (Mr. Abu Hassan, Malaysia) Highlighting environmental issues without a linkage to development would not 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the need for a more stable international economic and trading system, with a emphasis on the importance of considering the needs of developing countries, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It also highlights the need for environmental protection and sustainable development. The text mentions technology transfer, financial resources, and economic growth, which suggests that economic development is a key aspect of the discussion.

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