Question: ‘Resilient Dynamism’ is the focus of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland in January. As we face unprecedented adaptive challenges and systemic risks, what are your hopes and fears for 2013?
We stand at a critical crossroads in history when our actions – or inaction – can shape the future of life on Earth as we know it. Our climate and ecosystems are under growing strain. Meanwhile, the human population, along with its appetites, continues to swell. As we look to 2013 and beyond, we must find ways to provide adequate energy, food, and water to all the world’s citizens while preserving the planet that sustains us. Simultaneously, it is imperative to enhance economic dynamism, and pave a way for job creation and growth, especially in areas of the world where conflicts are currently raging.
This is a global challenge, one requiring global cooperation among all sectors of society. In the coming year, my hope is that governments, working with the business community, civic organizations, foundations, academic and faith based groups, will continue to work with the United Nations to help forge a more sustainable path to the future. Working together, we can bring hope and opportunity to all. The future is truly in our hands.
