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“Nations are in effect ceding portions of their sovereignty to the international community and beginning to create a new system of international environmental governance.”

Quote by Lester R. Brown

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Lester R. Brown

Lester R. Brown, born on March 28, 1934, is a renowned environmentalist and sustainable development advocate. He is a prominent environmental policy analyst and has dedicated his career to studying global environmental issues and proposing solutions. more

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