A/RES/63/54 GA

United Nations A/RES/63/54 General Assembly Distr.: General 12 January 2009 Sixty-third session Agenda item 89 (p) 08-47403 Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 2 December 2008 [on the report of the First Committee (A/63/389)] 63/54. Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the rules of humanitarian international law, Recalling its resolution 62/30 of 5 December 2007, Determined to promote multilateralism as an essential means to carry forward negotiations on arms regulation and disarmament, Taking note of the opinions expressed by Member States and relevant international organizations on the effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium, as reflected in the report submitted by the Secretary- General pursuant to resolution 62/30,0F1 Convinced that as humankind is more aware of the need to take immediate measures to protect the environment, any event that could jeopardize such efforts requires urgent attention to implement the required measures, Taking into consideration the potential harmful effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium on human health and the environment, 1. Expresses its appreciation to the Member States and international organizations that submitted their views to the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 62/30; 2. Invites Member States and relevant international organizations, particularly those that have not yet done so, to communicate to the Secretary- General their views on the effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to request relevant international organizations to update and complete, as appropriate, their studies and research on _______________ 1 A/63/170 and Add.1. A/RES/63/54 2 the effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium on human health and the environment; 4. Encourages Member States, particularly the affected States, as necessary, to facilitate the studies and research referred to in paragraph 3 above; 5. Requests the Secretary-General to submit an updated report on this subject to the General Assembly at its sixty-fifth session, reflecting the information presented by Member States and relevant international organizations, including that submitted pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 above; 6. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its sixty-fifth session the item entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. 61st plenary meeting 2 December 2008

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