Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Archives - United Nations Sustainable Development

‘When we stand together, there is no limit to what we can achieve,” Ban tells UN Assembly
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‘When we stand together, there is no limit to what we can achieve,” Ban tells UN Assembly

Facing a world where inequality is growing, trust is fading, and impatience with leadership can be seen and felt far and wide, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon set the stage for 70th General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly today with a call to “translate promises on paper to action on the ground” by backing a bold new sustainability agenda that aims to wipe out poverty and build a sustainable future for a

Martin2015-09-28T16:28:00-04:0028 Sep 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Summit Charts New Era of Sustainable Development

“We have a big, bold agenda before us – now we must work to make it real in people’s lives everywhere,” said United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, ahead of the gaveling of a new agenda for sustainable development.

Martin2018-04-22T12:05:04-04:0024 Sep 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Senior UN climate change official envisages ‘good agreement’ at upcoming Pairs conference
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Senior UN climate change official envisages ‘good agreement’ at upcoming Pairs conference

The climate change agreement world leaders are expected to sign in December “has to take us to a less than 2 degree global warming path because that is the ultimate test of the whole package that will come out of Paris,” according to Janos Pasztor, a senior United Nations official dealing with the issue.

Martin2015-08-25T22:59:48-04:0025 Aug 2015|Goal 13: Climate Action, News|

States Governors of Nigeria can implement locally the Sustainable Development Goals, says UN chief
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States Governors of Nigeria can implement locally the Sustainable Development Goals, says UN chief

The UN chief travelled over the weekend to Abuja, Nigeria, where today he met the States Governors, who can play a “fundamental role” in shaping the future of their country by implementing the sustainable development agenda Members States will adopt in a month in New York.

Martin2018-04-22T12:07:45-04:0023 Aug 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

UN kicks-off global events for World Humanitarian Day as Ban declares ‘each one of us can make a difference’

On the eve of World Humanitarian Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is drawing attention to the 100 million people affected by natural disasters, conflict, hunger and disease, whose needs are far outstripping the capacity to help them, but he is also reminding the international community that “each one of us can make a difference” and “create a more humane world.”

Martin2018-04-22T12:07:47-04:0018 Aug 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

UN chief urges greater efforts to improve health and well-being of indigenous peoples

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to commit to do more to improve the health and well-being of indigenous peoples, who face a wide range of challenges from inadequate sanitation and housing to high rates of diabetes, drug and alcohol abuse.

Martin2018-04-22T12:07:55-04:0009 Aug 2015|Goal 3: Good Health, News|

US leadership, support vital to host of global issues, UN chief stresses at White House

The United Nations counts on the leadership and support of the United States on a range of critical issues, from climate change and sustainable development to resolving crises such as those in Syria and Yemen, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, following a meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama.

Martin2015-08-04T20:46:51-04:0004 Aug 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Member States lauded for reaching agreement on new UN sustainable development agenda

Member States answered the call to make 2015 a year of global action by agreeing on a “bold, ambitious and transformative” sustainable development agenda for the next 15 years, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.

Martin2015-09-01T15:00:54-04:0003 Aug 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

UN chief welcomes climate change plan unveiled by President Obama

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the Clean Power Plan formally unveiled today by President Barack Obama, saying it shows the determination of the United States to address global warming while also saving money and growing the economy.

Martin2018-04-22T12:07:58-04:0003 Aug 2015|Goal 13: Climate Action, News|

Ban welcomes UN Assembly’s endorsement of action plan on post-2015 development financing
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Ban welcomes UN Assembly’s endorsement of action plan on post-2015 development financing

The United Nations General Assembly today endorsed the new global action agenda for financing sustainable development adopted two weeks ago by a major UN conference.

Martin2018-04-22T12:08:06-04:0027 Jul 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

Winners of multilingual essay contest on new UN sustainability agenda honoured in New York
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Winners of multilingual essay contest on new UN sustainability agenda honoured in New York

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the 70 winners of the United Nations-sponsored Many Languages, One World contest who wrote “inspired” essays in languages not their own about a new sustainable development path that will lead to an end to poverty and a life of dignity for all.

Martin2018-04-22T12:08:07-04:0025 Jul 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

UN hails cooperatives as vehicle to make sustainable development a reality for all
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UN hails cooperatives as vehicle to make sustainable development a reality for all

Cooperatives will play an “invaluable role” in the international community's roll-out of a sustainable development goals, said United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Martin2018-04-22T12:08:54-04:0004 Jul 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

AIDS is a ‘human rights issue,’ Ban declares, launching major new UN report in Barbados
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AIDS is a ‘human rights issue,’ Ban declares, launching major new UN report in Barbados

Ending the AIDS epidemic – in all places and all communities – is essential to realizing the vision of a life of dignity for all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared.

Martin2018-04-22T12:08:55-04:0003 Jul 2015|Goal 3: Good Health, News|

Ban welcomes new post-2020 climate targets submitted by China and Republic of Korea
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Ban welcomes new post-2020 climate targets submitted by China and Republic of Korea

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today's formal submission of post-2020 climate change targets or Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) by both the China and the Republic of Korea.

Martin2018-04-22T12:08:57-04:0030 Jun 2015|Goal 13: Climate Action, News, Secretary-General|

At Stanford University, Ban says UN ready to build a better future for all

The United Nations and the international community are experiencing an age of great difficulties and opportunities which will help define the future of the planet, Ban Ki-moon declared in a wide-ranging address that touched upon the myriad common challenges – from climate change to sustainable development – currently facing humanity.

Martin2018-04-22T12:09:01-04:0027 Jun 2015|Goal 17: Partnerships, News, Secretary-General, Sustainable Development Agenda|

On UN Charter Day, Ban calls for ‘deeper cooperation’ amid growing global challenges
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On UN Charter Day, Ban calls for ‘deeper cooperation’ amid growing global challenges

On June 26th, 1945, the United Nations was born from the ashes and rubble of the Second World War as delegates from fifty nations came together to sign the UN Charter – the Organization's founding document and the bedrock of global peace and development.

Martin2018-04-22T12:09:02-04:0026 Jun 2015|Goal 17: Partnerships, News, Secretary-General, Sustainable Development Agenda|