Ibero-American Summit issues Lisbon Declaration

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... At the close of the 19th Ibero-American Summit meeting, the dignitaries said that innovation and knowledge are essential tools to eradicate poverty, fight hunger and improve populations' health ...

They also emphasized strengthening the labor supply and quality of the Latin American nations as an essential condition for promoting innovation and decided to develop and promote programs that ensure technology transfer to developing countries.

They agreed to cooperate, in accordance with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, to a global effort to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, based on quantified national targets for developed countries and nationally appropriate mitigation actions.

They pledged to work for the adaptation of developing countries to the adverse effects of climate change supported by new and additional, adequate and predictable international financial flows ...

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/02/content_12571653.htm