abstract:1:28], in which God (YHVH), after having created the world and all in it, ascribes to humankind the tasks of filling, subduing, and ruling over the earth. Neo-Calvinists use this text to justify their emphasis on cultural engagement.
Former Tory defence minister Sir Gerald Howarth said that the government had no mandate for such a "massive social and cultural change", which had not been mentioned in the 2010 Conservative manifesto.
With their support and guidance, I am confident that UNESCO will be able to continue to respond to the evolving needs of the Members States under our mandate, fostering increased regional cooperation and sustainable development of its natural and cultural resources.
Despite their common language and culture, Arab countries enjoy cultural variations and different national and sub-regional priorities and concerns which UNESCO takes into account when fulfilling its mandate.