The real goal of the Earth Charter is that it will in fact become like the Ten Commandments.

What pleases me most is that sustainable development is on almost everybody's agenda now.

The real goal of the Earth Charter is that it will in fact become like the Ten Commandments.

Also, it is interesting that developing countries, with China and India perhaps in the lead, where the future of the global environment will be decided are now on board with the case for sustainable development.

We must, from here on in, all go down the same path... There may not be another chance.

After all, sustainability means running the global environment - Earth Inc. - like a corporation: with depreciation, amortization and maintenance accounts. In other words, keeping the asset whole, rather than undermining your natural capital.

Nevertheless, the concept of sustainable development is now known - even amongst those who haven't accepted it - and it's recognized, debated and followed by an increasing number of businesses.