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In this Issue ... 2 From the Secretary-General: "Our world needs an instrument of global action as never before seen in history", observes Mr. Kofi Annan. 50 The Chronicle Interview: "The United Nations has to play a role in promoting dialogue between the various sets of countries, in debating policies in order that a consensus on development and the future of the world economy can emerge", according to Professor Nurul Islam, Chairman of the UN Committee for Development Planning. 62 First Person: Ambassador Shahryar Khan looks back on his tenure as the Secretary-General's Special Representative in Rwanda. 53 Conference Room Papers: Reports on the Commissions for Social Development (53), on Narcotic Drugs (55), the Status of Women (57), and Human Rights (58). 64 Peacewatch: Some questions and answers on United Nations peacekeeping, followed by spot reports from around the world. |
 Protecting our planet and planet's  |
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The United Nations system at work. 76 In Brief: Other news of interest. 78 Quote-UNquote: Who said what, where and when. 80 The Chronicle Library Shelf. |
4 The Earth in Balance: Nitin Desai, UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development, on the goals of the 1997 review conference, Earth Summit +5. |
| Front Cover: One of the Earth Summit +5 stamps designed by Peter Max of the United States, known as the visionary pop artist of the 1960s and master of dynamic new expressionism. Mr. Max created the first "Preserve the Environment" United States postage stamp in 1974 and also designed the United Nations series of stamps in 1992 for the Earth Summit. Back Cover: In Nature's Garden, an original painting by the distinguished artist, Ali Dowlatshahi. Born in Iran, Mr. Dowlatshahi is known for his portraits, as well as textile designs which have been woven into fabrics around the world.
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7 Rionewal:
Taking stock of what the Earth Summit achieved. With detailed reports
on Global Warming and Climate Change (12), Biological Diversity (17), Water
Supplies (24), Land Degradation (26), and High Seas Fishing (30). Plus
the preparatory work for Earth Summit +5 (34), and a report on the meeting
of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme (49). 36 Assessment: Development and Environment: From Stockholm to Rio. An excerpt from a report of the Secretary-General. |
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40 Regional Perspectives: The global environment outlook, continent by
continent. 44 Essay: Five Years After Rio: Some personal reflections by Ambassador Tommy Koh of Singapore. 47 The Diplomacy of Deliberation: In a companion piece, Ambassador Koh recalls the negotiating process culminating in the Earth Summit. |