UN General Assembly
2011

also accepted a plan to raise our aid to the goal of 0.7 per cent of our gross national income. That is our pledge, as agreed by every political party in the Icelandic Parliament. The fight against hunger and poverty is the same struggle as the one we wage to protect our planet from the ravages caused by the greed of our own species. All Members know that, next year, we will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the bright new vision introduced at the historic Earth Summit in Rio. Over these past 20 years, deep concern for the environment has indeed moved to the forefront of the global agenda. But the Assembly also knows the sobering truth, which is that the ambitions of Rio are still a far cry from being realized. Actions are still needed. If ever there was a time to act boldly, that time is now. The key theme of Rio next year will be the “green economy”. I assure the Assembly that my country has expertise to offer that can help to fuel a green