Maurice Strong

Maurice Strong was a Canadian businessman and environmentalist who played a key role in promoting global efforts to address environmental issues. He helped organize major international conferences, such as the Earth Summit in 1992, and was influential in shaping policies on climate change, sustainable development, and resource management. Strong’s work focused on balancing economic growth with environmental protection, advocating for policies that encourage responsible use of natural resources. His leadership in these areas made him a prominent figure in the global environmental movement, though his career also involved complex interactions with politics and industry.