Press Release

27 June 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6272

SECRETARY-GENERAL STRESSES 'NEW ERA OF PARTNERSHIP' BETWEEN UNITED NATIONS AND CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY

19970627 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY In Statement to Eighteenth Meeting Of Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government in Jamaica

27 June 1997

Press Release
GA/9273
ENV/DEV/439

ASSEMBLY IS TOLD OF CRUCIAL ROLE OF EDUCATION IN EFFORTS ON ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

19970627 Special Session Ends General Debate on Implementing Agenda 21 Of Rio Conference; Sets Extra Meeting To Consider Final Document

27 June 1997

Press Release
SC/6388

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MANDATE OF UNOMIL UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER

19970627

The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) until 30 September, when it is expected to be terminated.

27 June 1997

Press Release
GA/9276
ENV/DEV/442

SPECIAL SESSION OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF AGENDA 21 CONCLUDES AT HEADQUARTERS, 23 - 27 JUNE

19970627 Adopts Programme for Further Implementation of Agenda 21, Including Statement of Commitment; Overall Results 'Sobering', Says Assembly President

26 June 1997

Press Release
DH/2421

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 26 June 1997

19970626 * Speakers call for cooperation among all social sectors as General Assembly continues debate on sustainable development.

* US President applauds the European Union for its strong focus on the issue of climate change.

26 June 1997

Press Release
GA/9270
ENV/DEV/436

'AGENDA 21' FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS SUPPORT OF ALL SOCIAL SECTORS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS TOLD

19970626 On Fourth Day of Debate, Special Session Hears of Respective Roles of Foreign Direct Investment and Overseas Development Assistance

26 June 1997

Press Release
GA/9271
ENV/DEV/437

GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS TOLD MAN-MADE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS HAVE REACHED HIGHEST CONCENTRATIONS IN 200,000 YEARS

19970626 United States President among Speakers as Special Session Continues Review of Rio Conference Recommendations on Environment and Development

25 June 1997

Press Release
GA/9269
ENV/DEV/435

25 June 1997

Press Release
GA/9267
ENV/DEV/433

SUCCESS OF ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT CONCERTED GLOBAL COOPERATION, ASSEMBLY IS TOLD

19970625 On Third Day of Debate, Special Session Speakers Emphasize Problems of Poorer Countries in Meeting Goals of Action Programmes

25 June 1997

Press Release
SEA/1554

COMMISSION ON LIMITS OF CONTINENTAL SHELF CONCLUDES FIRST SESSION

19970625 Considers Draft Rules of Procedure and Decides on Future Work