Maurice Strong | Vibepedia

Maurice Strong was a Canadian businessman and diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping global environmental policy, serving as Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and leading various international organizations. He was a key figure in the development of the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Commission on Environment and Development. Strong's career spanned multiple industries, including oil, mining, and power utilities, with notable positions at [[power-corporation-of-canada|Power Corporation of Canada]] and [[ontario-hydro|Ontario Hydro]]. His work had a lasting impact on international environmental governance, earning him recognition from organizations like the [[international-union-for-conservation-of-nature|International Union for Conservation of Nature]].