Despite progress in some of these areas, such as the reduction in emissions of some air pollutants or improved energy efficiency, more effective measures are needed to protect the environment and human health.6/ On the positive side, new legally binding regional and subregional environmental conventions that enhance sustainable development have entered into force.
Parmi les points positifs, de nouvelles conventions régionales et sous-régionales relatives à l'environnement et juridiquement contraignantes qui favorisent le développement durable sont entrées en vigueur.