Secretary-General, at Launch of ‘Angry Birds for Happy Planet’ Campaign, Encourages Climate Action to Ensure Sustainable, Happier Future

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the International Day of Happiness event to launch the “Angry Birds for Happy Planet” campaign, in New York today:

I’m glad that the United Nations can give Red a very good reason to go Green.

Red, as Secretary-General of the United Nations, I am happy to appoint you as our Honourary Ambassador for Green.

Thank you.  Thank you for signing this plaque with your official signature.  I have also signed this one.

Let’s work together for climate action to make a future that is more peaceful, sustainable and happy.