To adciress these prob- lems, additional resources will be needed. Tcleally, all countries would contribute. Much work is needed to make this proposal opera- tional, and it will meet considerable resistance. But unless we establish a set of international support mechanisms, there is little chance that we will be able to reduce greenhouse emissions in time to slow the rate of global warming, or even give ourselves sufficient time to adapt. To transform the essence of Our Common Future into real- ity will require broad participation.
Every person can make a difference.
Changes are the sum of individual actions based on common goals. A particular challenge goes to youth. More than ever before, we need a new generation today's young people-that can use their energy and dedication to transform ideas into reality. Young people will hold their governments responsible and accountable, and will build the foundation of their own future. If we are earnest in our desire to solve some of the pressing problems facing humanity, we can no longer separate the global environment from political, economic, and moral issues.