On 31 October, 2011 world population reaches 7 billion. "Seven billion people – this milestone entails huge challenges as well as opportunities for our planet. Due to the tremendous population growth, urbanization is on the rise worldwide, as is the demand for energy, natural resources, water, mobility and affordable healthcare. We must find solutions if not just the number of people but also the quality of life is to increase. Siemens offers a wide range of technologies for shaping the world of today and tomorrow," says Peter Löscher, CEO of Siemens AG.