Even if it is not achievable in the span of our lifetime, at least let us begin the process in the hope that our heirs will complete it. Never before have so many structural changes in the international system occurred at the same time. Those that are definitely global, such as environment, economics and communication, are organising themselves into new systems. On the other hand, politics are lagging behind and are still bound to nation-states or even to tribal or ethnic groups. But the world is global and new forms of government will surface out of the present conflicts.
Development implies the use of limited natural resources.
The needs are extensive and far beyond the existence of those same resources. The needs of energy are increasing and the availability of renewable energy is restricted. We urgently need to find solutions for alternative possibilities of clean energy for a better future for all. The use of biodiversity to improve the human quality of life represents a major aspiration but forests continue to be burned, species continue to be erased from the map at an alarmingly fast pace. The biodiversity convention is at a standstill.