“In our interdependent world, our neighbors are not only on our street, but can be ten thousand miles away on an island in rising seas.” WorldSeaStreetsThousandTenNeighborMilesIslandsRisingMiles AwayThousand Miles Author:Achim Steiner
“We have a responsibility to first understand how climate change impacts all peoples of the world. Then, we must consider the individual and collective choices and actions that can move us toward a sustainable future.” WorldFirstsActionMovingChoicesIndividualResponsibilityImpactClimateClimate ChangeCollectives Author:Achim Steiner
“Even if we act immediately, the world is doomed to lose many of its animal and plant species and this inturn will reduce the ability of ecosystems to deliver vital services to human populations. The Red List gives all of us a practical tool for raising awareness of the biodiversity crisis and for forging new partnerships within the international community.” IfsWorldGivingHumansCommunityLosesAbilityAnimalAwarenessRedToolsCrisisPlantSpeciesInternationalPopulationListsPracticalsPartnershipDoomedEcosystemsInternational CommunityBiodiversityForgingHuman PopulationRaising Awareness Author:Achim Steiner
“With Climate Change as a Security Risk, WBGU has compiled a flagship report on an issue that quite rightly is rising rapidly up the international political agenda. The authors pull no punches on the likelihood of increasing tensions and conflicts in a climatically constrained world and spotlight places where possible conflicts may flare up in the 21st century unless climate change is checked. The report makes it clear that climate policy is preventative security policy.” WorldMayPoliticalIssuesClearRiskCenturySecurityPolicyConflictClimateClimate ChangeInternationalTensionRisingReportsAgendas21st CenturySpotlightLikelihoodFlarePolitical AgendasFlare Up Author:Achim Steiner
“Human beings have fabricated the illusion that in the 21st century they have the technological prowess to be independent of nature. Bees underline the reality that we are more, not less, dependent on nature’s services in a world of close to seven billion people.” PeopleWorldHumansRealityHuman BeingsCenturyIllusionIndependentBillionsDependentBeesTechnological21st CenturyProwess Author:Achim Steiner
“Many of our partners are here and this is where the world's expertise on environment and the wider sustainability agenda often and regularly gathers. Here is where international initiatives frequently start and are nurtured. Geneva is one of the hubs where global programs can be often most effectively managed.” WorldEnvironmentProgramInternationalPartnersAgendasSustainabilityInitiativeExpertiseGenevaHub Author:Achim Steiner
