peoples oftheworld. Theimprovement oflivingconditions through economic progress andthereduction ofpoverty andinequality arepartofthebillof universal humanrightsthattheinternational community hasdeveloped overthepast decades. Itisclearthatitwouldbenecessary, inthisconnection, tocontinue topromote abetterunderstanding ofthefundamental relationships between rights andduties, freedom andresponsibilities, personal fulfilment andsocial solidarity. Recent developments inthepolitical arena,especially therevival of democratic values, pluralism andrecognition oftheworthanddignity ofthehuman person, willnodoubtservetoreinforce andguidetheactivities ofthe Organization. 32.Theexplosive growthofpopulation indeveloping countries hasoverstrained theircapacity toprovide employment, housing, infrastructure andrelated services. Thenumberofpeoplelivinginabsolute poverty without adequate food -8-28.Theinternational community hasnowrecognized thatenvironmental degradation posesaserious threattoourplanet. Almost twodecades afterthefirstUnited Nations Conference ontheHumanEnvironment, thereisnotonlyasenseofurgency ontheneedtoaddress thisquestion butalsoanacknowledgement thatenvironmental problems cannotberesolved inisolation andmustbeaddressed intheoverall context ofeconomic andsocialdevelopment. Underdevelopment andpoverty combined withrapidincreases inpopulation havedamaged theenvironment asmuchasthe profligate production andconsumption bytheaffluent. Itisclearthatabetter balance willneedtobemaintained between population growth, resource utilization andpatterns ofconsumption ifwearetosaveourplanetforfuturegenerations. TheEnvironmental Perspective totheYear2000andBeyondprovides the international community withacomprehensive framework forcombating environmental degradation andachieving sustainable development. Inaddition, thepreparatory process forthe1992UnitedNations Conference onEnvironment andDevelopment has already beensetinmotion. ThisConference isexpected toaddress the multifarious dimensions oftheproblem inanintegrated manner anditsdecisions willprovide astrong impetus forthefutureactivities oftheUnited Nations in thisarea. 29.TheUnited Nations anditsorganizations willneedtocontinue theirefforts toensurethatmultilateral technical co-operation iseffective andrelevant tothe needsofthedeveloping countries andleadstoagenuine building oftheirnational capacities. Thisisparticularly important atatimeofsevereresource constraints. 30.Theactivities attheregional level, whichinclude research andanalysis as wellastechnical co-operation, willcontinue tobeanimportant partofthe international efforts tofacilitate theprocess ofgrowth anddevelopment. Effective co-ordination, particularly exchange ofinformation andexperience, will playacentral roleintheefforts oftheUnitedNations inthisregard. 31.TheCharter oftheUnitedNations places aspecial responsibility onthe Organization topromote andencourage respect forhumanrights. Itrequires a consistent endeavour uninfluenced byconsiderations ofshort-term expediency. The Organization hasbeenattheforefront ofefforts inthisregard andmuchhasbeen achieved. Itwillcontinue thoseefforts byimplementing and,wherenecessary, developing instruments toensurethefullenjoyment ofhumanrightsbyallthe peoples oftheworld. Theimprovement oflivingconditions through economic progress andthereduction ofpoverty andinequality arepartofthebillof universal humanrightsthattheinternational community hasdeveloped overthepast decades. Itisclearthatitwouldbenecessary, inthisconnection, tocontinue topromote abetterunderstanding ofthefundamental relationships between rights andduties, freedom andresponsibilities, personal fulfilment andsocial solidarity. Recent developments inthepolitical arena,especially therevival of democratic values, pluralism andrecognition oftheworthanddignity ofthehuman person, willnodoubtservetoreinforce andguidetheactivities ofthe Organization. 32.Theexplosive growthofpopulation indeveloping countries hasoverstrained
**Analysis**
The text discusses the relationship between economic progress, poverty, inequality, and human rights, emphasizing the need for sustainable development and environmental protection. It highlights the challenges posed by population growth, underdevelopment, and environmental degradation, and the importance of promoting social solidarity and human dignity.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment, Humanitarian aid and relief