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Warning ‘Mother Nature Is Not Waiting’, Secretary-General Urges Leaders Climate Summit to Form Coalition for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050, Boost Investment in Clean Energy
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Leaders Summit on Climate, held today: Thank you, President [Joseph R.]…
Building Strong Communities, Tackling Inequalities Critical for Making Cities Safe, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Debate on Urban Security, Good Governance
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message, as delivered by Ghada Waly, Executive Director of United Nations Office on Drugs…
Secretary-General’s Message Marking Entry into Force of Escazú Agreement Says Landmark Latin American Environmental Treaty Sets Stage for Durable, Resilient Recovery
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message marking the entry into force of the Escazú Agreement, today: On this International…
General Assembly Decision Confirms Achim Steiner of Germany Administrator, United Nations Development Programme
Following the recommendation of the Secretary-General, after consultation with Member States, the General Assembly confirmed Achim Steiner of Germany as…
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Dinh Quy Dang (Viet Nam): The members of…
New Emissions-Reduction Plans by United States, Other Countries ‘Much-Needed Boost’ to Tackle Climate Crisis, Secretary-General Says as Opening Session of Summit Ends
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement on the conclusion of the opening session of the Leaders’ Summit on Climate,…
Pressures from Human Activities Continue to Destroy Essential Habitats, Warns Secretary-General, in Message for Launch of ‘Second World Ocean Assessment’
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the launch of the “Second World Ocean Assessment” (WOA II) today:…
Suffering of Chernobyl Victims Must Not Be Forgotten, Secretary-General Stresses, in Message for Nuclear Disaster’s Thirty-Fifth Anniversary
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, observed on 26 April: Today we…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. I want to…
General Assembly: Plenary | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
Note: Owing to the liquidity crisis and the current COVID-19 pandemic impacting our Organization, only a partial summary of statements made…
Public Health Researchers Examine Impact of Evolving Food Systems, Access to Nutritious Diets on Human Well‑Being, as Population and Development Commission Continues Session
Public health researchers examined links between the planet’s rapidly evolving food systems, emerging social trends and access to healthy, nutritious…
COVID-19 Exacerbating Inequality, Marginalization Faced by Indigenous Peoples, Speakers Underline, as Permanent Forum Continues Session
States must ensure the protection of indigenous peoples affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through timely, inclusive and equitable access to…
Economic and Social Council (Plenary)
Note: Owing to the liquidity crisis and the current COVID-19 pandemic impacting our Organization, only a partial summary of today’s…
Indigenous Peoples’ Role in Peace, Security ‘Underappreciated’, Demands Greater Focus, Human Rights Expert Says, as Permanent Forum Continues Session
Indigenous peoples’ lands are increasingly occupied by terrorists and extremists, threatening their lives and often their ability to partner with…
Recommit to Equal Opportunities for Young Women in Science, Technology, Urges Secretary-General’s International Girls in ICT Day Message
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Girls in ICT Day 2021, observed on 22 April: Information and communication…
Rising Youth Population, Limited Fiscal Resources Pose ‘Distinct’ Challenges to Least Developed Countries, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Meeting
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks to the twenty-second inter-agency consultative group meeting of the United Nations system…
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. All right. Sorry…
Ending Global Hunger Is Feasible, Panellists Stress as They Present Novel Approaches for Transforming Global Food Systems to Population and Development Commission
Experts today outlined innovative approaches to transform global food systems — assuring that an end to hunger can be within…
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Death of Chad President Idriss Déby Itno, Calling Him Key Partner in Efforts to Counter Terrorism
United Nations Print The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General was…
Secretary-General, Briefing Security Council, Stresses Need for Ambitious, Coordinated Multilateral Action in Addressing Current, Future Challenges
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the Security Council on “Enhancing Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional…