New York

27 September 2014

Remarks to Global Citizen Festival

Ban Ki-moon

Hello Global Citizens!

Our world needs more solar power and wind power.

But I believe in an even stronger source of energy: People power!

The United Nations has heard your voices tonight.

Loud and clear.

You are the generation that can end extreme poverty by 2030.

I commit to challenge world leaders to develop the most ambitious set of sustainable development goals.

And I commit to bring your voices to the table.

A better world is around the corner.

As united nations – as united global citizens – let’s commit to get there together!