A/HRC/18/18 challenges and expressed concern at the impact of climate change and environmental degradation. It made recommendations. 70. The United Kingdom was concerned at the alarming reports of police abuse and urged Papua New Guinea to end impunity for such abuses. It requested further information on the Government’s response to the report of the Special Rapporteur on the question of torture following his visit. It also noted a deeply rooted negative perception of women and the increase in reports of sorcery-related crime. It made recommendations. 71. Haiti welcomed the delegation of Papua New Guinea and the open and inclusive approach taken in the preparation of the national report. Haiti made recommendations. 72. Cameroon noted with interest the legislative measures taken for the promotion of civil and political rights as well as economic and social rights, notably legislation on sexual crimes against minors, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, protection of children and juvenile justice. It called on the Human Rights Council and the international community to provide the country with assistance. 73. Samoa acknowledged the efforts of Papua New Guinea to prepare the national report and highlighted the eleventh UPR session as special, since four Pacific Island countries were being reviewed. It congratulated Papua New Guinea for the progress made in treaty ratification, for submitting its 2010 report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, and for progress made in legislative reform on sexual violence and crimes against women and children. It made recommendations. 74. Papua New Guinea thanked the delegations that had spoken. Regarding questions on cooperation with treaty bodies, Papua New Guinea reiterated what had been stated about the need to cooperate with international organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme and regional organizations such as the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. It recalled that being a Member of the United Nations entailed obligations of reporting, which was often a challenge because of the capacity issues faced. Papua New Guinea explained that those obligations were important to the country. 75. On the proposed amendments to curtail the Ombudsman’s power, it was explained that those were currently being challenged before the Supreme Court and that the judicial process should address the issue in due time. 76. With regard to the ratification of treaties, it was reiterated that all efforts would be made to address that issue. On invitations to special rapporteurs, it was explained that the country would welcome further visits and that the country was open to such visits. 77. In conclusion, Papua New Guinea reiterated that the reporting process had been very important and had involved all of the citizens. The report presented was forthright and attempted to cover as much as possible. Papua New Guinea called on the international community to assist the country. It was clarified that the help required was not so much financial, but rather technical, such as the sharing of expertise. Papua New Guinea acknowledged the contribution of many donors, including partners in the Pacific, Asia and Europe. Papua New Guinea thanked speakers for their remarks and contributions and affirmed that the country would try its best to make sure that the framework of human rights and the Constitutional provisions were respected. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 78. The recommendations listed below have been examined by Papua New Guinea and enjoy its support: 11