Historical responsibility of States for the preservation of nature for present and future generations : resolution.
- Author: UN General Assembly (35th sess. : 1980-1981)
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Date:
30 October 1980
35. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO A MAIN COMMITTEE
8. Historical responsibility of States for the preservation of nature for present and future generations
1. Proclaims the historical responsibility of States for the preservation of nature for present and future generations;
2. Draws the attention of States to the fact that the continuing arms race has pernicious effects on the environment and reduces the prospects for the necessary international co-operation in preserving nature on our planet;
3. Calls upon States, in the interests of present and future generations, to demonstrate due concern and take the measures, including legislative measures, necessary for preserving nature, and also to promote international co-operation in this field;
4. Requests the Secretary-General, with the co-operation of the United Nations Environment Programme, to prepare a report on the pernicious effects of the arms race on nature and to seek the views of States on possible measures to be taken at the international level for the preservation of nature;
5. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-sixth session an item entitled "Historical responsibility of States for the preservation of nature for present and future generations: report of the Secretary-General".
49th plenary meeting30 October 1980
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