Many ideas have struggled over the centuries to dominate the planet. Fascism. Communism. Democracy. Religion. But only one has achieved total supremacy.… — Jonathon Porritt Copy Share Image
“The obvious pollution occurring in many places - worst of all, in the planned societies- has encouraged the growth of the environmental… — Jacqueline Kasun Copy Share Image
Humanity today is rightly concerned about the ecological balance of tomorrow. It is important for assessments in this regard to be carried… — Pope Benedict XVI Copy Share Image
“It is prudent to analyze the dynamics of innovations and its sustainable transition.” — Jonathan Tetteh-Cole Copy Share Image
Whatever the short term clashes between protecting the environment and eradicating poverty, medium term and long term it is clear. Unless we… — Tony Blair Copy Share Image
We live not, in reality, on the summit of a solid earth but at the bottom of an ocean of air — Thales Copy Share Image
Quite apart from our desire to avoid destroying the planet or economic meltdown, I offer another reason to position cooperation at the… — Oliver James Copy Share Image
Sustainable development is not an option! It is the only path that allows all of humanity to share a decent life on… — Sha Zukang Copy Share Image
The fossil reserves that have already been discovered exceed what can ever be safely used. Yet companies spend half a trillion dollars… — Desmond Tutu Copy Share Image
his planet came with a set of instructions, but we seem to have misplaced them. Important rules like don’t poison the water,… — Paul Hawken Copy Share Image
Respect for human rights requires transparent and accountable institutions and governance as well as the effective participation of all individuals and civil… — Alfred-Maurice de Zayas Copy Share Image
Africa's economies are gaining ground and can develop their full potential with the right partner. Siemens wants to support their sustainable development… — Joe Kaeser Copy Share Image
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own… — Gro Harlem Brundtland Copy Share Image
We live at a time when emotions and feelings count more than truth, and there is a vast ignorance of science — James Lovelock Copy Share Image
And as we [ the Church] move towards setting new (United Nations') sustainable development goals, we also understand that one of our… — Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo Copy Share Image
In a climate where people don't understand the numbers, newspapers, campaigners, companies, and politicians can get away with murder — David J. C. MacKay Copy Share Image
Without environmental sustainability, economic stability and social cohesion cannot be achieved — Phil Harding Copy Share Image
Anything else you're interested in is not going to happen if you can't breathe the air and drink the water. Don't sit… — Carl Sagan Copy Share Image
'Sustainable Development' is an oxymoron. 'Development' in all it's senses entails expansion and wanting more. Continual expansion and wanting more are unsustainable.… — Don Johnston Copy Share Image
The African Union has to act in order to put an end to armed conflicts that undermine the continent, to fight against… — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
Simply put, girls and women are the keys that will unlock sustainable development. They are also at the center of the healthier… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
“Capitalism is also incapable of promoting sustainable development, not because it encourages technological advances that are capable of straining the earth's resources… — Ellen Meiksins Wood Copy Share Image
“To expect sustainable development or a trust in business as usual to be viable policies is like expecting a lung cancer victim… — James E. Lovelock Copy Share Image
We have a dire need to get onto the page as a sustainable country — Digby Jones, Baron Jones of Birmingham Copy Share Image