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, as well as
developing and adapting environmentally-sound technology for development needs and
environmental sustainability