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“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.”

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Achim Steiner
Achim Steiner

Achim Steiner, born in 1961, is an outstanding political figure with extensive experience in the fields of international environmental protection and sustainable development. He has made significant contributions to these areas. more

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