Nevertheless, the concept of sustainable development is now known - even amongst those who haven't accepted it - and it's recognized, debated and followed by an increasing number of businesses. Maurice Strong acceptbusinessconcept Change image and share on social
Most of my supporters are people who actually know me. I just continue to do the best I can and I don't bother to try and respond to every little bit because the best response is just to keep on doing what you think is right. Maurice Strong bitebothercontinue share on social
We owe at least this much to future generations, from whom we have borrowed a fragile planet called Earth. Maurice Strong borrowcallearth Change image and share on social
Anyone who is seriously interested in me would usually do a little more homework and realise that the extreme criticisms are almost exclusively ideologically based. Maurice Strong basecriticismexclusively Change image and share on social
Also, it is interesting that developing countries, with China and India perhaps in the lead, where the future of the global environment will be decided are now on board with the case for sustainable development. Maurice Strong boardcasechina share on social
Toyota was the first to put a commercial fuel cell powered car on the road, and I have no doubt that Toyota will continue to be in the front lines in the development of competitive fuel cell vehicles. Maurice Strong carcellcommercial Change image and share on social
My belief is that the purpose of economic life is to meet the social needs of people. Maurice Strong beliefeconomiclife Change image and share on social
Rumors of my wealth are greatly exaggerated. I have never been interested in money. Maurice Strong exaggerategreatlyinterest Change image and share on social
After all, sustainability means running the global environment - Earth Inc. - like a corporation: with depreciation, amortization and maintenance accounts. In other words, keeping the asset whole, rather than undermining your natural capital. Maurice Strong accountamortizationasset share on social
I am President of the UN created University for Peace, which has a strong commitment to the relationship between peace, security and the environment. I meet with young people around the world and I always come away enthused and encouraged. Maurice Strong commitmentcreateencourage share on social
