A/RES/56/200 Programme 1996–2005, which constitutes one of the major programmes of universal value of the World Solar Programme 1996–2005, Reiterating that mutually supportive efforts at the national and international levels are imperative in the pursuit of sustainable development, which includes the provision of financial resources and the transfer of technology for the application of cost-effective energy and the wider use of environment-friendly, renewable energies, Acknowledging that the General Assembly continues to play an important role in promoting the World Solar Programme 1996–2005, Acknowledging also that the Commission on Sustainable Development and the Economic and Social Council continue to play a pivotal role as forums for the discussion of new and renewable sources of energy and sustainable development, Noting the role that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization continues to play in the implementation of the World Solar Programme 1996–2005, in particular its efforts, in association with multilateral partners and national specialized institutions, to enhance bilateral and regional cooperation through the joint organization of regional and subregional business and investment forums, Welcoming the recommendations of the Commission on Sustainable Development at its ninth session, 6 in particular the references to renewable energy, Expressing its appreciation for the continued efforts of the Secretary-General in bringing the World Solar Programme 1996–2005 to the attention of relevant sources of funding and technical assistance, Calling for further action to ensure that the World Solar Programme 1996– 2005 is fully integrated into the mainstream of the efforts of the United Nations system towards attaining the objective of sustainable development, Emphasizing that the achievement of more substantive results in the implementation of the World Solar Programme 1996–2005 will require the active involvement of all concerned parties, including Governments, multilateral funding agencies and relevant bodies in the United Nations system, 1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General concerning concrete action being taken to implement General Assembly resolutions 53/7, 54/215 and 55/205, 7 and welcomes, in particular, the attempt therein to analyse and discuss the obstacles and constraints impeding the promotion of new and renewable sources of energy and options for action to overcome them; 2. Notes with appreciation the role that the World Solar Commission continues to play in the mobilization of international support and assistance for the implementation of many of the national high-priority projects on renewable sources of energy included in the World Solar Programme 1996–2005, many of which are being executed with national funding; 3. Notes that although significant financial support has been provided by some developed countries that are Members of the United Nations and some intergovernmental organizations, within and outside the United Nations system, in _______________ 6 7 2 See Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 2001, Supplement No. 9 (E/2001/29). A/56/129.