Promoting the sustainable supply and use of energy for the greatest benefit of allEnergy and

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Judy van Raalte, U.S.A.

International air transport has helped to bring our world closer together. From the goods we send, to the people and places we visit, air travel has shaped the quality of modern life and heightened awareness of our global society. Yet, these advances have not been without cost. Looking forward, we must ensure that international aviation is as energy-efficient as possible and minimizes harmful impacts on our climate and ecosystems. I commend efforts by the air transport sector to improve the efficiency of aircraft engines, as well as the industry’s progress on developing and using sustainable fuels for aviation. I also welcome growing cooperation between governments and industry on a programme of action to reduce climate impacts from aviation emissions. This second ICAO Environmental Report reflects and promotes cooperation among governments, industry and members of civil society. It also showcases ideas and best practices that can accelerate efforts towards the goal of a sustainable air transport industry. Air travel has brought many benefits to modern life. Let us ensure that, from now on, it benefits both people and the planet. BAN Ki-moon

ARYAN LILIANA ACEVEDO Censuses and Demography NELCY ARAQUE GARCIA

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school faculty, comment on a report by this committee on Scientific Foundations for Future Physicians released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. They state that “the new report emphasizes that physicians must have a firm grounding in the biomedical sciences and understand their relation to the physical sciences and mathematics. For physicians to be prepared for inquisitive, critical thinking and lifelong learning, they should also be able to incorporate the methods of science into their practice, including sceptical and critical analysis. ” The committee has to be congratulated for its careful and inspiring work which will have no doubt major impact. The full report which can be downloaded from www.aamc.org/scientificfoundations defines as one of the competencies that students by the completion of medical school should to be able to “apply knowledge of molecular, biochemical, cellular, and systems-level mechanisms that maintain homeostasis, and of the dysregulation of these mechanisms, to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of disease. I think this is exactly what modern physiology education should achieve! In my view, this vision clearly underpins the indispensable

“The world has changed almost beyond recognition since the first World Assembly on Ageing in 1982. Where once population ageing was mostly a concern of developed countries, today it is gaining real momentum in developing countries as well. And where once ageing may have been thought by some to be a stand-alone issue or an afterthought, today we understand that such a dramatic demographic transformation has profound consequences for every aspect of individual, community, national and international life”.

We are writing in response to your request to us to conduct a Forum monitoring Mission to Nauru’s 2008 general election. Our work in Nauru was a pleasure and a privilege, and has now been completed. 2. We are pleased to submit to you the attached report of the Mission. As per the

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