H. E. Mrs. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius, gave a keynote address focusing upon her perspective as an eminent scientist and President of an island where climate, lands, water and most importantly people matter. H. E. Mrs. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim share her sweeping vision of global development, how and why we need to change our approach and of her successful holistic approach to Mauritius land management.