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modern energy services for all through national and subnational efforts, inter alia,
on electrification and dissemination of sustainable cooking and heating solutions,
including through collaborative actions to share best practices and adopt policies, as
appropriate. We urge governments to create enabling environments that facilitate
public and private sector investment in relevant and needed cleaner energy
technologies.
128. We recognize that improving energy efficiency, increasing the share of
renewable energy and cleaner and energy-efficient technologies are important for
sustainable development, including in addressing climate change. We also recognize
the need for energy efficiency measures in urban planning, buildings and
transportation and in the production of goods and services and the design of
products. We also recognize the importance of promoting incentives in favour of,
and removing disincentives to, energy efficiency and the diversification of the
energy mix, including promoting research and development in all countries,
including developing countries.
129. We note the launching of the “Sustainable Energy for All” initiative by the
Secretary-General, which focuses on access to energy, energy efficiency and
renewable energies. We are all determined to act to make sustainable energy for all a
reality and, through this, help to eradicate poverty and lead to sustainable
development and global prosperity. We recognize that the activities of countries in
broader energy-related matters are of great importance and are prioritized according
to their specific challenges, capacities and circumstances, including their energy
mix.
Sustainable tourism
130. We emphasize that well-designed and managed tourism can make a significant
contribution to the three dimensions of sustainable development, has close linkages
to other sectors and can create decent jobs and generate trade opportunities. We
recognize the need to support sustainable tourism activities and relevant capacitybuilding that promote environmental awareness, conserve and protect the
environment, respect wildlife, flora, biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural diversity,
and improve the welfare and livelihoods of local communities by supporting their
local economies and the human and natural environment as a whole. We call for
enhanced support for sustainable tourism activities and relevant capacity-building in
developing countries in order to contribute to the achievement of sustainable
development.
131. We encourage the promotion of investment in sustainable tourism, including
ecotourism and cultural tourism, which may include creating small and mediumsized enterprises and facilitating access to finance, including through microcredit
initiatives for the poor, indigenous peoples and local communities in areas with high
ecotourism potential. In this regard, we underline the importance of establishing,
where necessary, appropriate guidelines and regulations, in accordance with national
priorities and legislation, for promoting and supporting sustainable tourism.
Sustainable transport
132. We note that transportation and mobility are central to sustainable
development. Sustainable transportation can enhance economic growth and improve
accessibility. Sustainable transport achieves better integration of the economy while
respecting the environment. We recognize the importance of the efficient movement
of people and goods and access to environmentally sound, safe and affordable
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