We run courses for government school teachers on Sundays. These teachers pay for their own food and stay; the kind of commitment you find in these people is remarkable.
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Ecology and economy are becoming inextricably entwined, and the world is becoming more conscious of this fact.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ecology and economy are interconnected, highlighting the importance of environmental awareness in economic decisions.
The quote by Azim Premji emphasizes the growing recognition that ecological considerations and economic practices are deeply linked. As societies evolve, there is an increasing awareness that sustainable economic growth cannot occur without considering the health of the environment, urging decision-makers to integrate ecological sustainability into their economic models.
Themes
EcologyEconomySustainabilityEnvironmentAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sustainable development, one might say, 'As Azim Premji noted, ecology and economy are becoming inextricably entwined.'
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