April - 5 May 1995 Item 3 and 4 of the provisional agenda Preamble 1.
Human beings are at the centre of concerns for sustainable development.
They are entitled to enjoy the benefits of human settlements for a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature. The life of a human being should also be in harmony with shared spiritual and moral values and ethical considerations. Without these values and considerations that imply justice, peace, love and compassion, a human being cannot live in harmony with others. Since the first United Nations Conference on Human Settlements in 1976 in Vancouver, the world's urban population has doubled and the rural population has continued to increase. More than a billion people are living in poverty without adequate shelter.