ASEAN shall work towards achieving sustainable development as well as promoting clean and green environment by protecting the natural resource base for economic and social development including the sustainable management and conservation of soil, water, mineral,energy, biodiversity, forest,coastal and marine resources as well as the improvement in water and air quality for the ASEAN region. ASEAN will actively participate in global efforts towardsaddressing global environmental challenges,including climate change and the ozone layer protection,aswell as developing and adapting environmentally-sound technology for development needs and environmental sustainability.