Contrary to popular belief, we do not face a choice between economy and ecology, It is often said that protecting the environment would constrain or even undermine economic growth. In fact, the opposite is true: unless we protect resources and the earth's natural capital, we shall not be able to sustain economic growth.

If information and knowledge are central to democracy, they are the conditions for development.

Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where peoples are becoming more and more closely interconnected.

The gap between the rich and the poor cannot keep growing without nothing being done about it.

The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone.

I think that these flows of refugee are the inevitable counterparts to the flow of capital and goods. In other words, they too are by-products of globalisation.

It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.