This is the first
century when humanity has the power to destroy all life on Earth; and it has opened
on these notes of conflict. The situation is so dangerous, and the matter is so urgent,
that attention is needed at all levels to correct the misunderstandings that are the cause
of these conflicts. Therefore, anything that can be done in this direction is a matter of
absolute urgency, and I am deeply grateful to UNESCO for giving so important a place
to this particular form of activity.