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in particular its call to promote, facilitate and finance, as appropriate, access to and
the development, transfer and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies and
corresponding know-how, in particular to developing countries, on favourable
terms, including on concessional and preferential terms, as mutually agreed. We also
take note of the further evolution of discussions and agreements on these issues
since the adoption of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation.
74. We recognize that the efforts of developing countries that choose to implement
green economy policies in the context of sustainable development and poverty
eradication should be supported through technical and technological assistance.
IV.
Institutional framework for sustainable development
A.
Strengthening the three dimensions of sustainable development
75. We underscore the importance of a strengthened institutional framework for
sustainable development which responds coherently and effectively to current and
future challenges and efficiently bridges gaps in the implementation of the
sustainable development agenda. The institutional framework for sustainable
development should integrate the three dimensions of sustainable development in a
balanced manner and enhance implementation by, inter alia, strengthening
coherence and coordination, avoiding duplication of efforts and reviewing progress
in implementing sustainable development. We also reaffirm that the framework
should be inclusive, transparent and effective and that it should find common
solutions related to global challenges to sustainable development.
76. We recognize that effective governance at the local, subnational, national,
regional and global levels representing the voices and interests of all is critical for
advancing sustainable development. The strengthening and reform of the
institutional framework should not be an end in itself, but a means to achieve
sustainable development. We recognize that an improved and more effective
institutional framework for sustainable development at the international level should
be consistent with the Rio Principles, build on Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg
Plan of Implementation, and its objectives on the institutional framework for
sustainable development, contribute to the implementation of our commitments in
the outcomes of United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social,
environmental and related fields and take into account national priorities and the
development strategies and priorities of developing countries. We therefore resolve
to strengthen the institutional framework for sustainable development, which will,
inter alia:
(a) Promote the balanced integration of the three dimensions of sustainable
development;
(b) Be based on an action- and result-oriented approach giving due regard to
all relevant cross-cutting issues with the aim to contribute to the implementation of
sustainable development;
(c) Underscore the importance of interlinkages among key issues and
challenges and the need for a systematic approach to them at all relevant levels;
(d) Enhance coherence, reduce fragmentation and overlap and increase
effectiveness, efficiency and transparency, while reinforcing coordination and
cooperation;
(e) Promote full and effective participation of all countries in decisionmaking processes;
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