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Meeting these challenges will require more human and financial resources , increased global , regional and subregional cooperation and efforts by individual African states , which must be combined with a strong political will , commitment and good governance ( UNEP 2000 ) . The event aimed to raise awareness among the public and government authorities of issues , such as coastal erosion , environmental sanitation , safety on wheels , noise and air pollution . Easily achievable goals that can result in a considerable reduction of impacts can be given priority for quick results – such as removing toxics like lead and sulphur from fossil fuels , and phasing out household use of poisonous coals contaminated with toxic elements such as fluorine and arsenic . The American Tract Society was the most prolific producer of this type of volume , producing over a million a year by 1850 , with the aim of teaching non-denominational evangelical Christianity . This certainly calls for support at global level , but the responsibility is that of governments , through the necessary political will and commitment , and in cooperation with their subregional and regional organizations . Extreme weather events and new research and data were so dramatic that the year may prove a turning point in the urgency of our awareness and response . In particular , Integrated Coastal Zone Management ( ICZM ) plans have been developed by many countries , showing commitment to conservative use of the coastal zone and marine resources . It is not synonymous with disasters , even though such events generate more public awareness and response , and media interest ( see Box 3.2 ) . Although awareness has been growing , indoor air pollution from household solid fuel use has not been a major issue on the global agenda in terms of international , bilateral , or national development assistance . However , soil types in the new climactic zones may not always be suitable for intensive agriculture as currently practiced in the main producer countries ( STOA 1998 ) . African governments must show greater political will and commitment to solving environmental problems , and must be prepared to devote their own financial and human resources to practical environmental action .