RESOLUTION 1992/55 Resolution E92r055 31 July 1992 42nd plenary meeting Combating aridity, soil erosion, salinity, water-logging, desertification and the effects of drought in South Asia The Economic and Social Council, Recalling its resolution 1991/97 of 26 July 1991, Taking note of the interim note by the Secretary-General on the implementation of Economic and Social Council resolution 1991/97, Stressing that South Asia, one of the most populous regions in the world, contains significant areas subject to aridity, soil erosion, salinity, water-logging, desertification and the effects of drought, which affect the lives of millions of people and the entire environment of the region, Stressing also the importance of the study requested in its resolution 1991/97 in the context of national and international cooperative efforts, 1. ... Continua