ASEAN leaders sign declaration to protect environment

Channel NewsAsia 20 Nov 07

SINGAPORE : ASEAN members have signed a declaration to protect the environment and ensure its sustainability.

Leaders of the 10 countries also pledged to address the issues of climate change by cutting down pollution and strengthening resource conservation.

The leaders also committed to boost regional cooperation to tackle the haze and promote the use of renewable and alternative sources of energy, such as solar, hydro, wind power as well as biofuels.

They also signed a declaration to support the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Bali next month. - CNA/ms