Geopolitical tensions, the climate crisis, global mistrust and the downsides of technology can jeopardize every aspect of our shared future.  We must address these four 21st-century challenges with four 21st-century solutions.

We need to do more to promote mutual understanding and tackle rising hatred…In these turbulent and trying times, we must stand together for peace and harmony.

The decisions we make here will ultimately define whether we choose a path of hope, or a path of surrender... We have the tools, we have the science, we have the resources. Let us show we also have the political will that people demand from us.

Connecting all the world’s people by 2030 must be our shared priority, not only for sustainable development, but for gender equality. We must do better, especially for young girls in developing countries.

I urge leaders everywhere to listen to the real problems of real people... With solidarity and smart policies, leaders can show they 'get it' – and point the way to a more just world.