Calls upon all Member States to ensure that the achievements of scientific and technological progress and the intellectual potential of mankind are used for promoting and encouraging universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; calls upon Member States to take the necessary measures to ensure that the results of science and technology do not lead to the disturbance of the ecological environment, that is, inter alia, measures against the illicit dumping of toxic and dangerous products and waste; emphasizes the fact that many advances in scientific knowledge and technology in health, education and housing should be readily available to the populations as the heritage of humanity, with a view to sustainable development, taking into account the need to protect intellectual property rights; requests the specialized agencies and other UN bodies to inform the Secretary-General of activities and programmes carried out to ensure development of life and technical sciences respectful of human rights.

Adopted without vote, 85th meeting

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Adopted at the 85th plenary meeting, 20 Dec. 1993.