In that larger context, the exploitation of natural resources is a crucial matter.

The people also complained about exploitation of their natural resources by the Moroccan regime.

(j) The illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, demands that such exploitation cease, and emphasizes that the natural resources of the country should not be used to finance the conflict there

(d) The illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in view of the link between that exploitation and the conflict

Any exploitation of the Territory's natural resources by Moroccan or foreign companies must not only be condemned but also prevented.

(i) The illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in view of the link between that exploitation and the continuation of the conflict

(h) reports of the illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The National Transitional Government of Liberia has achieved mixed progress in gaining full control over the exploitation of the country's natural resources.

Illegal exploitation of natural resources, arms trafficking, insecurity, inter ethnic tension and massive violations of the human rights of the civilian population

(d) Illegal exploitation of the marine and other natural resources of the Territories and the need to utilize those resources for the benefit of the peoples of the Territories

In Africa, several countries emphasize their willingness to improve the efficiency of the funding mechanisms for measures to manage natural resources and local development (rural credit, village investment funds, tax rebates, taxes on the exploitation of natural resources, etc.).

In so doing, they are passing on to future generations the costs of today's unsustainable exploitation of natural resources and the excessive pressures on the absorptive capacity of the natural environment.

This will also often be a way of effectively breaking the link between the illegal exploitation of natural resources and illicit arms trafficking.

The mission reminded its interlocutors of the link between the existence of armed groups, arms trafficking and the illegal exploitation of natural resources.

It seems to my delegation that we have to be equally devoted to building ownership with regard to the exploitation of natural resources.

(i) To put an end to the illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in view of the link between that exploitation and the continuation of the conflict

We are starting to profit from accrued experience in the field of controlling the illicit exploitation of natural resources, in particular through the Kimberley process.

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The reasons for the violence and insecurity, again, are mainly to be found in the illegal exploitation of natural resources and the related arms trafficking.

(d) The continued illegal exploitation of natural resources in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and killings and other serious crimes against civilians committed by groups linked to the mining and trading of those resources, as well as the linkage between the illegal exploitation of natural resources, illicit trade in such resources and the proliferation and trafficking of arms as one of the factors fuelling and exacerbating conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Stressing the need for extending the scope of cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of combating illegal exploitation of natural resources,

The abduction and recruitment of children, trafficking in small arms and light weapons and the illicit exploitation of natural resources often go together and reinforce each other.

More remains to be done on recommendation 6, on the links between illicit small arms and light weapons and the illicit exploitation of natural and other resources.

Gravely concerned by the continued illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a source of further conflict, and reaffirming in this regard its commitment to respect the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo over its natural resources,

Fourthly, it has been clearly established that the illicit exploitation of natural resources constitutes one of the privileged sources of financing fuelling the illicit trade in small arms.

He noted that even though FDI inflows into Africa had increased in 2003 and 2004, most of this increase was accounted for by investment in natural resources exploitation.

The illegal exploitation of the country's natural resources, which is closely linked to the arms trade, must be stopped immediately and the traffickers must be arrested and punished.

We welcome the report's thorough description of priorities on the African continent, in particular the continuing negative impact of the illegal exploitation of natural resources in conflict areas.

He noted that even though FDI inflows into Africa had increased in 2003 and 2004, most of this increase was accounted for by investment in natural resources exploitation.

Shared natural resources

Renewable Natural Resources

Shared natural resources.

Further urges all States neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo to impede any kind of support to the illegal exploitation of Congolese natural resources, particularly by preventing the flow of such resources through their respective territories

The illegal exploitation of natural resources in conflict prone and conflict ridden countries is one of the contributory causes of conflict and of its recurrence, as experienced in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone and Liberia, where natural resources have provided major funding for the perpetuation of wars.

Recalling the link between the illicit exploitation and trade of natural resources in certain regions and the fuelling of armed conflicts, condemning categorically the illegal exploitation of natural resources and other sources of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and urging all States, especially those in the region including the Democratic Republic of the Congo itself, to take appropriate steps in order to end these illegal activities,

The related question of whether the exploitation of natural resources helps or hinders growth continues to divide economists see Sachs and Warner, 1995 UNCTAD, 1996, 139 142 and Mayer, 1997.

(b) Shared natural resources

over their natural resources

(a) Shared natural resources

Expressing its concern at the exploitation by Israel, the occupying Power, of the natural resources of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem, and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967,

Expressing its concern at the exploitation by Israel, the occupying Power, of the natural resources of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem, and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967,

Ms. Hampson noted that the concept of equitable sharing encompassed both the sharing of benefits as well as participation in the decision making on whether exploitation of natural resources was possible.

It is rich in mineral resources, natural mineral resources.

The international community, for its part, had a responsibility to safeguard the inalienable rights of colonial peoples to benefit from their natural resources and defend them from misuse and exploitation of such resources by administering Powers or any other Powers.

Expressing its concern at the exploitation by Israel, the occupying Power, of the natural resources of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967,