Jim Leape, Director General, WWF International

“To preserve our world of infinite beauty but finite bounty, we have to lighten our footprint on the planet, find ways of using its limited resources sustainably and sharing them fairly. That is a big challenge now, but an even bigger one in the face of the growing world population. I encourage you, the youth of the world, to embrace the challenge of creating a world in which humans live in harmony with nature. Open your minds, look to what science can tell us about the challenges we face and the possibilities created by new technologies, and bring your fresh thinking about the future to the table. With your energy and commitment, I’m sure we can make it happen.”

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