The Responsible Society
Read this interview with one former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, who shares insights into the evolution of sustainable innovation and government programs.
How do the sustainability themes in this course lead to a responsible and moral society? How do leadership behaviors and long-term thinking support environmental and societal success?
Long-Term Planning
"I am convinced we need targets on the horizon. That goes for the Netherlands, for Europe, and for the world. I had lunch with the current ambassador of China to the Netherlands, and I asked him to tell me a bit about the 19th party congress. He said yes, it was an interesting congress, it was about the future. It has two stages: the first stage is till 2035, and the second stage till 2050.
"In France, they have elected a President with a clearly defined reform agenda. I am happy that Macron is trying to change things in France, that is good. It is a matter of showing courage.
"I have tried to say something about what keeps - and kept - me busy, but also something about today's global agenda: the Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, the new circular economy, but also values, purpose, legacy - these things are really key now. It's all about our planet, a better world, and creating conditions for a better life for everyone, now and tomorrow".