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Article 1: Objectives

The objectives of this Agreement are to:
 * (a) foster the protection and improvement of the environment in the territories of the Parties for the well-being of present and future generations;
 * (b) promote sustainable development based on cooperation and mutually supportive environmental and economic policies;
 * (c) increase cooperation between the Parties to better conserve, protect, and enhance the environment, including wild flora and fauna;
 * (d) support the environmental goals and objectives of the NAFTA;
 * (e) avoid creating trade distortions or new trade barriers;
 * (f) strengthen cooperation on the development and improvement of environmental laws, regulations, procedures, policies and practices;
 * (g) enhance compliance with, and enforcement of, environmental laws and regulations;
 * (h) promote transparency and public participation in the development of environmental laws, regulations and policies;
 * (i) promote economically efficient and effective environmental measures; and
 * (j) promote pollution prevention policies and practices.