Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-09-24-Speech-3-327"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-09-24"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Progress report on European Union participation in the plan of implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (Johannesburg 2002)2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030924.12.3-327"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-09-24-Speech-3-3282
lpv:speaker	lp:Johannes Blokland2
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2002-03-18--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation to the European Economic Area Joint Parliamentary Committee (EEA) (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; ECON (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-04-30)3 co-chair; EDD (2001-01-30--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, when we discussed the results of the Johannesburg Summit in this House last year, I concluded my contribution by criticising the optimism about the results of the UN World Summit on Sustainable Development, asking myself whether my grandchildren would be so optimistic in 20 years’ time. In addition, I said then that realising the objectives should contribute to the desired sustainable development. I see sustainable development as an embodiment of the task that God has set mankind to dress and keep the earth. It is very important to ensure a balance between social, economic and environmental elements. In addition, we must strive to achieve this balance not only for the developed, but also for the developing, countries. Sadly, this balance was not given its due at the Johannesburg Summit, because not enough emphasis was placed on the social and environmental elements. One year on from Johannesburg, there is already cause for us to worry about the implementation plan. It would be good if the European Union were to take more initiatives in this regard. It is a good thing, of course, that we are dedicating ourselves to enabling the Kyoto Protocol to enter into force, but more is needed. The targets for drinking water and sanitation, chemicals, fish stocks and the reduction of poverty, starvation and child mortality should be followed by tangible action and policy. In addition, I am very curious to hear what the European Commission has done over the past year to establish a trade policy that does not hinder the development of poor countries or the environment. We must be careful that we do not ask for too much at the same time, or do things that are only indirectly connected to sustainable development. The promotion of equality between men and women could serve as an example of this. It is not always advisable to get involved, as the European Union, in matters of a strongly cultural nature. Where human rights violations are concerned, it is a different story, of course, but these do not fall under the subject of sustainable development. Furthermore, I am concerned about the European Union's approach to combating AIDS. I am convinced that marital fidelity is a much better means than all kinds of contraceptives. Practical experience has shown that campaigns involving contraceptives are not as effective. Information campaigns such as those taking place in Uganda are much more so."@en1

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