Maurice Strong
Canadian businessman and diplomat
Born
April 29th, 1929
96 years ago
Died
November 27th, 2015
9 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Canada
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Established the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Served as Secretary-General of the 1992 Earth Summit
Promoted corporate responsibility in environmental sustainability
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