The UN General Assembly
will hold an informal thematic debate on climate change as a
global challenge at UN Headquarters in New York on 31 July and
1 August 2007. The debate will focus on latest scientific assessments,
adaptation and mitigation as the two components of a global
response, the role of the private sector and the possible next
steps in the multilateral process.
"Climate change,
and how we address it, will define us, our era and ultimately
the global legacy we leave for future generations. It
is time for new thinking, and a new inclusiveness.…
The United Nations is a big part of the solution, and
I will do all I can to ensure we play our role to the
full".
Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General |
The most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC) reports in 2007 have brought about a deeper understanding
of the issue and a sense of urgency for collective efforts
of the international community. Developing countries, which
have limited resources, will be the most affected by this
environmental problem. Scientists are certain that "warming
of the climate system is unequivocal" and most of the
changes is due to human activity.
Climate change has become a main priority for the United
Nations and its specialized agencies. The UN system is working
to bring countries together to develop a global approach to
address the problem. Member States, civil society and the
private sector have launched many initiatives. The UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change offers an institutional framework
within which a global solution can be achieved.
The UN Chronicle highlights the importance of climate change
with its special issue titled Green Our World! Below are links
to articles appearing in this special issue, as well as climate
change-related UN Chronicle web stories.
UN Chronicle, Issue 2, 2007, Green Our World
http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2007/issue2/0207cont.htm
Issue 2, 2007 Articles:
To read more of UN Chronicle Issue 2, 2007 articles,
please click: http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2007/issue2/0207cont.htm
- Web Stories:
LINKS TO RELATED RESOURCES
These stories and more can be found at UN Chronicle Online
at www.un.org/chronicle.
The UN Chronicle is not an official record; the views expressed
in individual articles do not necessarily imply official endorsement
or acceptance by the United Nations.
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