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“I believe we are going to move into a situation where the more effective conferences will be smaller, more specialized, more focused, with occasional large gatherings to get the attention of the larger world.”

Quote by Maurice Strong

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Maurice Strong was a Canadian diplomat, environmentalist, and businessman. Born on April 29, 1929, in Alberta, Canada, he passed away on November 27, 2015. Strong is renowned for his contributions to sustainable development and environmental policy, serving as the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in 1972 and later as the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. more

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