Or will both sides work together to ensure that mining is compatible with the environment and social development?

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This survey was conducted to gather public opinion on development, environment and social issues.

UNESCO: Opinion survey

What does it entail: It requires a change of mindset to bring about full integration of the needs for economic and social development with that to conserve the environment.

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Li said in his national teleconference on Monday that the focus of government should be shifted to creating a favorable environment for development, providing quality public services and maintaining social equity and justice.

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The following morning, Friday, 17 June, the Secretary-General met with Teresa Campelo, Minister of Social Development, and Izabella Teixeira, Minister of Environment.

UN: Secretary-General

Environment and development charities say the the deal is too weak to tackle social and environmental crises.

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