Over the last 1,000 years the largest increase in temperature was marked in the last century. Calls were made for resumed climate change talks and implementation of the Kyoto Protocol. In Asia the reduction of natural forests is largely compensated by new plantation forests, while in Europe and North America the forest area is increasing.
Cannabis remains the most widely trafficked drug.
Finally Mr. Guehenno said training material had been distributed to states, missions and training institutions worldwide. The UN Secretary-General in a report to the Security Council suggests that the UN Interim Force in Lebanon could be reduced from its present 5,800 military personnel to 4,500. That level would be the same that the Force had prior to Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon. Various members stressed the need to effectively address the role of Liberia and other countries in fuelling the conflict. She expected all obstacles to Yugoslavia s full cooperation to be removed.