reword to be an essay format: The construction of a new port and superhighway by Northwind Timber Ltd, which has disturbed culturally significant sites, can be seen as a violation of International Law.

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) recognizes the right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Article 15). The destruction of culturally significant sites by Northwind Timber Ltd infringes upon this right. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) affirms the rights of indigenous peoples to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions, while retaining their right to participate fully, if they so choose, in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the State (Article 5). The actions of Northwind Timber Ltd, with the approval of the East Madol government, infringe upon these rights.

The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development (1992) emphasizes that States have the sovereign right to exploit their own resources pursuant to their own environmental and developmental policies, and the responsibility to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction (Principle 2). The illegal clearing of tropical forests and dumping of soil and debris into traditional fishing waters by Northwind Timber Ltd can be seen as a violation of this principle.

The Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972) obliges States Parties to protect and conserve the cultural and natural heritage situated on their territory, notably through the adoption of a general policy and appropriate legal, scientific, technical, administrative and financial measures. The destruction of a UNESCO listed heritage site by the East Madol government is a clear violation of this convention.