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

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.

The Earth Charter is important as an expression of the commitment of people throughout the Earth to evoke their own deepest moral, spiritual and ethical principles in the task of ensuring a sustainable future for those who inhabit the Earth now and those who will follow us on the Earth.

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

Occupy World Street is a masterpiece which deserves to get wide circulation and commitment by world leaders.

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.

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.