“For too long we have tried to consume our way to prosperity. Look at the cost: polluted lands and oceans, climate change, growing scarcity of resources from food to land to fresh water, rampant inequality. We need to invent a new model; a model that offers growth and social inclusion... that is more respectful of the planet's finite resources. Nature has been kind to human beings, but we have not been kind to nature.”
Quote by Ban Ki-moon
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Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon, born on June 13, 1944, is a distinguished diplomat from South Korea. He has held several key positions in the international arena, including serving as the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Under his leadership, the United Nations made significant achievements in maintaining world peace and promoting sustainable development. more
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