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
towards addressing 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.