The date chosen to observe the birth of the planet's six billionth human life is, of course, symbolic. But the reality of that number, and its potential influence on the world's resources and everyone's quality of life, is very real. Hopefully there will be opportunities to focus attention on global development and raising the status of women and families. The key, I think, is involving young people, teens. It's only fitting.
Young people are the defining force of the new century.
On the availability of global resources. And on the quality of life of every last citizen of this planet. Some people get panicky when I tell them this. But I'm optimistic. But that doesn't mean there isn't a lot we need to do to make sure they are educated and motivated for what's ahead of them.