Now?s the time to recognize the strong connections between sustainable economic development, a healthy environment, and successful species conservation. WWF?s new report provides clear evidence that when endangered species benefit, people also benefit.

The Sabah State Cabinet has shown tremendous foresight in making this decision. If done right -- and we still have a long way to go -- these forests will always be a home for some of the most critically endangered animals in the world while still contributing in a very significant way to the Malaysian economy.

This study shows that just passing the buck to the states isn't likely to solve the endangered species problem. Restoring endangered species is difficult no matter who's doing it. There are no quick fixes, and weakening the Endangered Species Act certainly isn't one of them.

Problems that threaten species like the destruction of habitats and natural resources often contribute to poverty.

The time I went there, they weren't near the team they are now, ... A different environment, completely different. A different team. A different head coach. The fans, probably their enthusiasm is about 10 times greater than it was that day.

[It] was the worst thing happening at the worst time in the worst environment.