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"Mr President, Commissioner, regrettably, when we talk about sustainable development, we find it hard to be specific. The Bali meeting was disappointing and we do indeed have everything to fear for Johannesburg. A summit like this every ten years should enable us to achieve results, whether with regard to energy, water, economic development, or developing countries.We know what our mistakes are and yet we are not making any progress.
The enthusiasm present at Kyoto has evaporated amid much disappointment. The rich countries are virtually at a standstill while the developing countries are floundering in their problems, their poverty, their lack of resources. My impression is that we are appeasing our consciences by talking about sustainable development, but that this is yet another hollow promise. We all have a responsibility to future generations, and this responsibility is incumbent upon all the States; it is incumbent upon the Member States of the European Union, which, however, only too often delay the implementation of their decisions indefinitely, for no real reason.
Lastly, I also regret the attitude of the United States with regard to international commitments to safeguarding our planet. In the context of the fight against terrorism, the United States is asking for increased international cooperation. We are all in favour of developing this special relationship, and of this cooperation being included in the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol too. American industry has declared itself to be in favour of this agreement. It knows that it would be a disadvantage in the long term to remain outside the system.
I would like the United States, under the influence of this cooperation, to be able to take an active role in this fight against poverty, resource protection, energy development and climate change, following the example of Europe and, soon, I hope, Russia and Japan. Of course, it is up to the European Union to set ambitious objectives, but these must be attainable so that all the parties involved can find the necessary resources. Local communities should be given the right and the wherewithal to exercise power at their own level, and it would also be beneficial to encourage private initiatives and place more trust in civil society."@en1
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