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and hoped that Rio+20 would stress the importance of a holistic approach, taking into consideration the economic, social and cultural needs of the population in mountainous zones.

of the Iraqi water planning sector within the framework of the PC-CP programme and the proposed Water Cooperation Facility in the field of management of shared water resources.

to ensuring access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation; to take measures for adaptation to ongoing global changes, including climate change; to improve the monitoring system for glaciers and freshwater resources; more concerted actions by all stakeholders at all levels with the aim of incorporating the water issue into national development plans and programmes; to increase the involvement of women in the decisionmaking process on water resources; and to increase financing and strengthen cooperation, including the development of water diplomacy.

can and should be pursued to address complex environmental issues.

and ancillary facilities and barrier-free access would be provided for disabled athletes in the redeveloped HKSI; and (d) training facilities for cycling would be provided following the demolition of the outdoor velodrome at Fo Tan venue to make way for the construction of the new multi-purpose building.

that nutrient loading on the receiving coastal ecosystem is therefore critical to effective and integrated management of water resources and coastal zones.

taking all necessary action within its capabilities to ensure that its area of operations is not utilized for hostile activities, and assisting the Government of Lebanon, at its request, in securing its borders and other entry points in order to prevent the entry into Lebanon without its consent of arms or related materiel.

for the major performing arts groups to avoid stifling the development of non-subvented commercial arts groups; (c) provide more funding for the support of small and medium sized arts groups and budding artists; (d) explore means to minimize staffing and administrative expenses in the operation of arts programmes so that the savings could be re-allocated to the use of arts development; (e) examine the effectiveness of the current funding policy in achieving the policy goals, such as encouraging diversified and balanced development of arts and culture; and (f) consider increasing its overall allocation of funding for culture and the arts, given the imminent need to achieve the vision of the West Kowloon Culture District project.

and technology, the promotion of local and indigenous knowledge systems as well as improving the links between scientists and decision-makers.

administrative responsibilities; upgrade the information technology skills of Secretariat staff; build and strengthen linguistic capabilities; and support career development and upgrade substantive skills.