Population and environment in Asia and the Pacific: Trends, implications and prospects for sustainable development

The Bali Declaration on Population and Sustainable Development adopted by the Fourth Asian and Pacific Population Conference held at Bali, Indonesia from 19-27 August 1992 stated that, “among the ultimate objectives of sustainable development are to achieve a balance between human needs and aspirations in balance with population, resources and the environment and to enhance the quality of life today and in the future”.