Jeffrey D. Sachs, president of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, shared his views on the role and relevance of ancient wisdom in modern society during an interview at the Nishan Forum on Classical Civilizations on Sept 27.

He said the ancient wisdom of Confucius - and that of Aristotle, Buddha and the other great sages - could make a major contribution and help us to reduce conflict and move to a peaceful and more cooperative world. Click this video to see more!