Transcription of UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE …
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1 UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTIONON CLIMATE CHANGEUNITED NATIONS19922 UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGEThe Parties to this CONVENTION ,Acknowledging that change in the Earth's CLIMATE and itsadverse effects are a common concern of humankind,Concerned that human activities have been substantiallyincreasing the atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases,that these increases enhance the natural greenhouse effect,and that this will result on average in an additional warmingof the Earth's surface and atmosphere and may adversely affectnatural ecosystems and humankind,Noting that the largest share of historical and currentglobal emissions of greenhouse gases has originated indeveloped countries, that per capita emissions in developingcountries are still relatively low and that the share ofglobal emissions originating in developing countries will growto meet their social and development needs,Aware of the role and importance in terrestrial andmarine ecosystems of sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases, Noting that there are many uncertainties in predictionsof CLIMATE change , particularly with regard
taking into account that economic development is essential for adopting measures to address climate change. 5. The Parties should cooperate to promote a supportive and open international economic system that would lead to sustainable economic growth and development in all Parties, particularly developing country Parties, thus enabling them
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