Disease Quote by Gro Harlem Brundtland
“You cannot tackle hunger, disease, and poverty unless you can also provide people with a healthy ecosystem in which their economies can grow.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Environment Day Address, 1992
Sustainable development requires healthy ecosystems and thriving economies together.
In simple terms: Economies need healthy ecosystems to grow.
Key Takeaway
Invest in environmental health to boost economies.
Themes
sustainability
economy
health
environment
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
motivational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- agricultural policy
- community development
- business strategy
Key Concepts
Ecological economics
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies balance ecological and economic goals?
- What trade‑offs are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting social equity can undermine outcomes.
