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* Robert Goodland: A renowned environmental economist and author who has written extensively on environmental issues, particularly the impact of development on biodiversity and sustainable development. He is a co-author of the influential book "Environmental Sustainability in the 21st Century: Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development."
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