Belarus
B E L A R U S
United Nations Conference
on Sustainable Development
Rio de Janeiro, 21 June 2012
KEY POINTS
of the statement by
His Excellency Sergei Martynov
Minister for Foreign Affairs
of the Republic of Belarus
Belarus is not a follower of global green fashion but a staunch and committed supporter
of the ideals and values of sustainable development.
The National Strategy on Sustainable Development up to 2020, developed on the basis
of Agenda 21, is in place. A comprehensive national legal framework required for
transition to green economy has been established. Responsible environmental policy of
the past two decades improved the state of environment in the country, made the
economy more energy and resource efficient.
Belarusian national experience in economic, social and environmental spheres proves
that the only reliable way for the developing and middle-income countries to ensure
sustainable development is through strong and effective involvement of the state.
The Conference's main achievement is the decision to develop by 2015 Sustainable
Development Goals that should be applicable to all states.
To coordinate the implementation of the SDG strategy a stronger and more effective
global institution is required. It does not necessarily have to be created anew. The
primary focus should be on ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our common
action.
The principle of common but differentiated responsibility has to be fully respected.
We must clearly recognise that developing and middle-income countries have the
right to proper and effective international assistance, including the facilitation of their
transition to green economy and proliferation of sustainable future-oriented
technologies, especially in the field of energy.
There is a need to formulate a comprehensive UN energy agenda.
United Nations Conference
on Sustainable Development
Rio de Janeiro, 21 June 2012
KEY POINTS
of the statement by
His Excellency Sergei Martynov
Minister for Foreign Affairs
of the Republic of Belarus
Belarus is not a follower of global green fashion but a staunch and committed supporter
of the ideals and values of sustainable development.
The National Strategy on Sustainable Development up to 2020, developed on the basis
of Agenda 21, is in place. A comprehensive national legal framework required for
transition to green economy has been established. Responsible environmental policy of
the past two decades improved the state of environment in the country, made the
economy more energy and resource efficient.
Belarusian national experience in economic, social and environmental spheres proves
that the only reliable way for the developing and middle-income countries to ensure
sustainable development is through strong and effective involvement of the state.
The Conference's main achievement is the decision to develop by 2015 Sustainable
Development Goals that should be applicable to all states.
To coordinate the implementation of the SDG strategy a stronger and more effective
global institution is required. It does not necessarily have to be created anew. The
primary focus should be on ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our common
action.
The principle of common but differentiated responsibility has to be fully respected.
We must clearly recognise that developing and middle-income countries have the
right to proper and effective international assistance, including the facilitation of their
transition to green economy and proliferation of sustainable future-oriented
technologies, especially in the field of energy.
There is a need to formulate a comprehensive UN energy agenda.
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