I believe we are going to move into a situation where the more effective conferences will be smaller, more specialized, more focused, with occasional large gatherings to get the attention of the larger world.

Toyota was the first to put a commercial fuel cell powered car on the road, and I have no doubt that Toyota will continue to be in the front lines in the development of competitive fuel cell vehicles.

Inertia is a powerful force in human and political affairs.

I am President of the UN created University for Peace, which has a strong commitment to the relationship between peace, security and the environment. I meet with young people around the world and I always come away enthused and encouraged.

The combination of population growth and the growth in consumption is a danger that we are not prepared for and something we will need global co-operation on.

Nothing less than the fate of the planet is at stake... No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of misery.

My belief is that the purpose of economic life is to meet the social needs of people.