Ladies and gentlemen of the media, Buongiorno. 
 
We are at a pivotal moment for our planet.   
 
On the eve of COP26 in Glasgow, all roads to success go through Rome. 
 
But let’s be clear — there is a serious risk that Glasgow will not deliver. 
 
Several recent climate announcements might leave the impression of a rosier picture.  
 
Unfortunately, this is an illusion.   
 

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Excellencies, distinguished delegates.

Last month, the UN Secretary-General’s Food Systems Summit brought together tens of thousands of people with a shared ambition: to drive urgent action to accelerate our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and achieve the 17 SDGs.

And to do so through the power of transformed food systems.

Leaders from 165 governments and a wide range of partners agreed that business as usual is no longer an option.

And governments made bold commitments to transform their food systems.

Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to open the 2021 Chief and Directors of Missions Support Conference.

United Nations peace operations are one of the most effective tools we have to maintain international peace and security, and to create the conditions for sustainable development.

Providing the right operational support for our field missions is essential for the people we serve, and to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

I thank you all for your work, particularly during the past difficult 18 months.

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