Some of the non-state actors can also be strong partners to governments. Many a theme that makes its way to the intergovernmental agenda originates within the sphere of non-state institutions or non-governmental organisations. NGOs, foundations and business organisations are already active in development cooperation and humanitarian action or in promoting sustainable development and human rights, and are increasingly active in other foreign and security policy. It is vital to intensify cooperation with them. 4.4 Rules-based international cooperation The set of norms and institutions created by the United Nations following the 2nd World War continue to lay a strong foundation for managing the use of force and its instruments, human rights and international cooperation. They are needed to advance democracy, the rule of law, economic and social development, and to reduce environmental risks. In recent years, as the disagreements buoyed by power politics and ultranationalistic views have become increasingly vocal, international rules-based cooperation has faced growing pressures. At the same time many new challenges associated with non-state actors and advances in technology demand strengthening the rules for cooperation and systems, and the development of new implementation mechanisms. The global risks for peace and security, economically, socially and environmentally sustainable development as well as risks in the fields of democracy and human rights keep growing. Alongside states other actors also participate in risk management. The private sector is increasingly committed to the principles of corporate social responsibility, for example. The UN Security Council has been active in questions associated with terrorism as well as conflicts in Africa, in particular. Nevertheless, when it comes to conflicts where its permanent members are either directly involved or have vested interests, such as the conflicts in Ukraine or the Middle East, the Council remains powerless. The UN Human Rights Council has dealt with these conflicts within its mandate. With the exception of the Arms Trade Treaty, multilateral arms control has progressed better outside the UN than within it. On the other hand the UN has been able to develop a set of norms by adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015. As part of the Agenda the UN was also able to agree on development financing. Also the Paris Agreement at the climate conference in 2015 is a remarkable achievement. 15