UN General Assembly
2007

Changes and the Kyoto Protocol provide the most appropriate starting points for all deliberations and negotiations on climate change. Addressing the economic, social and environmental aspects of development based on respect for human rights is both a challenge and a goal for all of us as we seek to build a world that is both freer and more secure. The international community has adopted many development goals in recent decades. However, additional efforts must still be made to ensure greater coherence in the operational system of the United Nations. With its funds, programmes and specialized agencies, the system has at its disposal an excellent network through which to ensure its presence on the ground. It also has great moral and technical legitimacy and substantial operational capacity. Unfortunately the system remains fragmented and its transaction costs are very high costs which are to a great extent borne by beneficiary countries themselves. Major adjustments some of which are described in the report entitled “Delivering as One” need to be carried out promptly in the field so that