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President Ramotar, Guyana: At the heart of many sustainability issues is inequality - DSDS 2013

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Channel: TERI · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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H.E. Mr Donald Ramotar, President of Guyana, during the Leadership Panel themed 'Defining the Future We Want' at the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2013.

Speaking at the summit, Mr Ramotar reaffirmed climate change as the most challenging issue today that will play an instrumental role in defining the future we want. He also highlighted Guyana's Low Carbon Development Strategy, which places a strong emphasis on saving Guyana's forests. The President highlighted the need to tackle social issues along with ecological issues.

A planet of 7 billion people, a number that is growing every minute, is likely to face increased conflicts over scarce resources. So unless we begin to use our resources efficiently, we are likely to reach tipping points that will not only harm our own well-being, but also that of our future generations. The decisions we make today will define our tomorrow.

It is in this context that DSDS 2013 deliberated upon 'The Global Challenge of Resource Efficient Growth and Development'. For more information, visit http://dsds.teriin.org.

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