For six years there has been a deadlock. I think the decision could likely be taken at this meeting.

What is needed is a Global Alliance that brings governments, business, industry, non-governmental organizations, and the men, women, and youth of this world together in a common endeavor.

We know little of what is living below our feet…yet it is vital to sustaining life on earth.

There are many ingredients that are needed to implement, to realize the 2010 target, including building the skills and know-how of experts in developing countries so they can fully take part in achieving our mutual...