In the third world poverty is still the worst poison for the environment. It is therefore incumbent upon all parties involved, and especially the development-assistance sector, to break the vicious circle of poverty/population growth/increased pressures on natural resources/environmental destruction/increased poverty; and to do so in rrany places at the same time. This means stepping up population policies, a call addressed to, among others, the United Nations. The fight against poverty in the third world, especially in Africa, will retain its priority in the 19~0s. Therefore, the Federal Republic of Germany is already giving more than one half of its development aid to the poorest of the developing countries. Bcr/td A/S-18/PV. 2 39-40 (Mr. Warnke, Federal Rep.1blic of Germany) The global struggle against drug abuse is likewise creating new dlallenges for developnen t co-operation. Developnen t a id can and should help eliminate the social root-causes of drug cultivation and consumption in the developing countries. Today's admission of an independent Namibia to the United Nations represents a victory of the Namibic11 people. At the same time, it is a victory of the Olited Nations, without whose oommitment Namibia's road to independence via free and fair elections would not have been possible. On behalf of my Go.,ernment I should like to express sincere thanks for this outstanding accomplishment to the Secretary-General of the united Nations, to his Special :R:!presentative and to all those involved. We wish the United Nations, as the roost effective peace1aking force, similar success in Central America -especially in Nicaragua and El salvador, but also in Haiti. The Federal Government is prepared to play an active part also in future peace-keeping operations of the united Nations. JB/10 A/S-18/PV.2 41 (Mr. Warnke, Federal Republic of Germany) Moreover, my Government holds the view that the United Nations should assume 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the relationship between poverty and environmental degradation, the need for sustainable development, and the role of international organizations such as the United Nations in addressing these issues. It also touches on the topics of population growth, drug abuse, and peacekeeping operations. Based on this content, it appears that the text is primarily focused on economic development, poverty alleviation, and international cooperation.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief