energy plays in the developmentprocess, as access to sustainable modern energy services contributesto poverty eradication, saves lives, improves health and helpsprovide basic human needs. We stress that these services areessential to social inclusion and gender equality, and that energy isalso a key input to production. We commit to facilitate support foraccess to these services by 1.4 billion people worldwide who arecurrently without these services. We recognize that access to theseservices is critical for achieving sustainable development.126.We emphasize the need to address the challenge of access tosustainable modern energy services for all, in particular for thepoor who are unable to afford these services even when they areavailable. We emphasize the need to take further action to improvethis situation, including by mobilizing adequate financial resources,to provide these services in a reliable, affordable, economicallyviable, and socially and environmentally acceptable manner indeveloping countries.127.We reaffirm support for the implementation of national andsub-national policies and strategies, based on individual nationalcircumstances and development aspirations, using an appropriateenergy mix to meet developmental needs, including through increaseduse of renewable energy sources and other low-emission technologies,the more efficient use of energy, greater reliance on advanced energytechnologies, including cleaner fossil fuel technologies, and thesustainable use of traditional energy resources. We commit topromoting sustainable modern energy services for all through nationaland sub-national efforts, interalia,on electrification and dissemination of sustainable cooking andheating solutions, including through collaborative actions to sharebest practices and adopt policies, as appropriate. We urgegovernments to create enabling environments that facilitate publicand private sector investment in relevant and needed cleaner energytechnologies.128.We recognize that improving energy efficiency, increasing the shareof renewable energy, cleaner and energy-efficient technologies areimportant for sustainable development, including in addressingclimate change. We also recognize the need for energy efficiencymeasures in urban planning, buildings, and transportation, and in theproduction of goods and services and in the design of products. Wealso recognize the importance of promoting incentives in favour of,and removing disincentives to, energy efficiency and thediversification of the energy mix, including promoting research anddevelopment in all countries, including developing countries.129.We note the launching of the initiative by the Secretary General onSustainable Energy for All, which focus on access to energy,energy efficiency and renewable energies. We are all determined toact to make sustainable energy for all a reality, and through this,help eradicate poverty and lead to sustainable development and globalprosperity. We recognize that countries activities in broaderenergy-related issues are of great importance and are prioritizedaccording to their specific challenges, capacities and circumstances,including energy mix.Sustainabletourism130.We emphasize that well designed and managed tourism can make asignificant contribution to the three dimensions of sustainabledevelopment, has close linkages to other sectors, and can createdecent jobs and generate trade opportunities. We recognize the needto support sustainable tourism activities and relevant capacitybuilding that promote environmental awareness, conserve and protectthe environment, respect wildlife, flora, biodiversity and ecosystemsand cultural diversity, and improve the welfare and livelihoods oflocal communities by supporting their local economies and the humanand natural environment as a whole. We call for enhanced support forsustainable tourism activities and relevant capacity building indeveloping countries in order to contribute to the achievement ofsustainable development.131.We encourage the promotion of investment in sustainable