wild I lte and plants; lv) to Integrate physical development through science and technology with human and Individual development In order to reduce undesirable conflicts and stress that may arise from environmental and technological changes. The Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment also functions as a centre for coordinating International relations on science and technology activities. It Is the focal point for the United Nations Science and Technology for Development, the Asean Committee on Science and Technology and Is a member of the National UNESCO Board and the Commonwealth Science Council. Though bilateral and International cooperation tal Is under the Jurisdiction of the Economic Planning unit of the Prime Minister's Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, any offers of training fellowships and scientific and technological cooperation are referred to the M{nlstry of Science, Technology and the Environment. Therefore the Ministry acts as a focal point where such offers are coordinated and directed to relevant R&D institutions. The Ministry Is aided by the National Council for Scientific Research and Development in the planning for science and techno­ logy development. The Council advises the Ministry on matters relating to science and technology Infrastructure, development, research priorities, scle~ce and technology planning and current problems In science and technology activltres In the country. The Ministry Is also a member of the Council for Coordinat­ Ing Industrial Technology Transfer and other technical committees which are establ !shed from time to time by other Ministries. The National Council for Scientific Research and Development: The National Cou~cll for Scientific Research and Development was established In 1975. Its general objectives are to ensure that scientific research activities are geared to national deve­ lopment needs and goals and Its function Is to advice government on all scientific and technological matters and to coordinate alI scientific and research activities within the country. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the integration of physical development, science, and technology with human and individual development, with the goal of reducing conflicts and stress caused by environmental and technological changes. It also mentions international cooperation and coordination with various organizations. This suggests that the category should be related to science, technology, and the environment.

**Category**
Science and technology, Natural resources and environment