Culture and sustainable development A/RES/74/230 4. Emphasizes the important contribution of culture to the three dimensions of sustainable development and to the achievement of national development objectives, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 11 and its Sustainable Development Goals, as well as other internationally agreed development goals, and in this regard acknowledges: (a) That culture contributes to inclusive economic development, as cultural heritage preservation, cultural and creative sectors, sustainable cultural tourism and cultural infrastructure, including urban regeneration, can be sourc es of income generation, job creation and decent work for all, including at the community level, thus improving living conditions and fostering community-based economic growth, and contribute to the empowerment of individuals; (b) That culture contributes to inclusive social development for all, including local communities and indigenous peoples, with respect for cultural diversity, safeguarding of the cultural and natural heritage, fostering of cultural institutions and strengthening of cultural and creative sectors, in urban and rural contexts; (c) That culture contributes to environmental sustainability, since the protection of cultural and biological diversity and natural heritage is important for sustainable development, and that support for traditional systems of environmental protection, and resource management, can contribute to the increased sustainability of fragile ecosystems and the conservation, preservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and to avoiding land degradation and addressing cli mate change; 5. Reaffirms that sustainable development cannot be realized without peace and security and that peace and security will be at risk without sustainable development, and acknowledges that culture can contribute to sustainable development by constituting a valuable resource for enabling communities to participate fully in social and cultural life, facilitating inclusive governance and dialogue at the national, regional and international levels and contributing to conflict prevention and resolution, as well as to reconciliation, recovery and resilience; 6. Reaffirms its commitment to embracing diversity in cities and human settlements, to strengthening social cohesion, intercultural dialogue and understanding, tolerance, mutual respect, gender eq uality and women’s empowerment, innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusion, identity and safety, and the dignity of all people, including people in vulnerable situations, as well as to fostering liveability and a vibrant urban economy and to taking steps to e nsure that local institutions promote pluralism and peaceful coexistence within increasingly heterogeneous and multicultural societies; 7. Recognizes that culture should be taken into account in the promotion and implementation of new sustainable consumption and production patterns that contribute to the responsible use of resources and address the adverse impacts of climate change; 8. Acknowledges that quality education, non-formal education and lifelong learning are enriched by culture, transmitting shared values, knowledge and skills, and also acknowledges that arts education can make a direct contribution to the constructive transformation of educational systems to meet the needs of learners in a rapidly changing world and the need for a creative and adaptive workforce; 12 __________________ 11 12 19-22502 Resolution 70/1. As stated in the preamble to the outcome document of the second World Conference on Arts Education, held in Seoul from 25 to 28 May 2010, namely, the Seoul Agenda: Goals for the Development of Arts Education. 5/9