Gold Mercury President Nicolas De Santis Delivers Keynote at Croatia's Sustainability Summit
Gold Mercury President Nicolas De Santis calls for Visionary Governance®, innovation and international cooperation to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.
Zagreb, Croatia – 19 September 2023 — Nicolas De Santis, President of Gold Mercury® – The Institution for Future Worldbuilding®, delivered the keynote address at Croatia's premier Sustainability Summit, highlighting the critical role of Visionary Governance®, innovation and international cooperation in accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
Organised by the Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK), with the European Investment Bank and the European Commission as Institutional Partners, the Summit is the leading annual forum on sustainable development in Croatia and Southeast Europe. It brings together policymakers, business leaders, investors, academics and civil society to explore strategies that advance sustainable economic growth and responsible governance.
Advancing Visionary Governance for a Sustainable Future
During his keynote, De Santis examined the growing need for new governance models capable of addressing increasingly complex global challenges, from climate change and technological disruption to economic resilience and international cooperation.
Drawing on Gold Mercury's work in advancing Visionary Governance®, he emphasised that achieving meaningful systemic change requires leaders to adopt long-term thinking, foster innovation and build collaborative frameworks that create lasting value for society.
“It is an honour to participate once again in Croatia’s leading sustainability forum. The world urgently needs more effective governance systems capable of responding to the scale and speed of today’s global challenges. While remarkable innovations already exist, our greatest opportunity lies in scaling them through visionary leadership, international cooperation and new economic models that create long-term value for people and the planet.”
Innovation as a Driver of Sustainable Development
De Santis also explored how breakthrough technologies, innovative business models and cross-sector partnerships can accelerate the transition towards more resilient and sustainable economies.
He highlighted examples of transformational innovation demonstrating how responsible leadership and strategic foresight can enable organisations and governments to generate positive environmental, economic and social impact.
The Summit reaffirmed the importance of international dialogue and collaboration in advancing sustainable development and reflects Gold Mercury's longstanding mission to promote peace, responsible leadership and Visionary Governance® as essential foundations for humanity's future.
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