Gro Harlem Brundtland

“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”

“In the long run, the economy and the environment are two sides of the same coin. If we cannot sustain the environment, we cannot sustain ourselves.”

“No single country can solve global problems alone.”

“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

“Health is a human right, not a privilege to be enjoyed by a few.”

“You cannot have a healthy population without a healthy planet.”

“By taking care of today's problems, you are not compromising the future, but rather you are securing the future.”

“Poverty is a threat to peace.”

“Leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses.”

“Global health is not a charity, it's an investment.”

“We have the technology and the resources to create a sustainable future. What we lack is the political will.”

“We are living on this planet as if we had another one to go to.”

“Prevention is not only better than cure, it is also cheaper.”