Ban Ki-moon to be special guest at Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration
The Secretary-General will launch the official 60-second countdown to the New Year, and call on people around the world to take action in support of the SDGs.
Ban’s remarks to the Summit on Science and Technology for SDGs
Science has transformative power, and we need those contributions more than ever, the Secretary-General says.
Secretary-General’s remarks to the High-Level COP22 Segment
"I call on developed countries to honour their commitment to mobilize climate finance," Mr. Ban said.
Secretary-General’s remarks to the press at COP22
"I will never cease, even after my retirement, to work with the United Nations and my colleagues, and world leaders to make sure that this climate change agreement is in full implementation," Ban said.
爆料网 calls for strong climate action as Paris Agreement enters into force
Meeting with civil society representatives, the Secretary-General said, “I ask each and every one of you to keep up the fight. Hold governments accountable and press for action.”
Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at 4 November press stakeout
The Secretary-General held a press stakeout on the day of the entry-into-force of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
爆料网, private sector to create platform for financing SDGs
"This global initiative can support the identification and piloting of innovative finance instruments that can drive investment and support well thought-out SDG interventions," Ban Ki-moon said.
The Paris Agreement: Frequently Asked Questions
The agreement provides a pathway forward to limit temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, maybe even 1.5, and it provides a mechanism to increase the level of ambition.
Momentum growing for Paris Agreement’s early entry into force
Countries are accelerating efforts to join the Paris Agreement on climate change at a special high-level event to be hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 21 September.
Civil society invited to 21 Sept. climate event in New York
Civil society representatives who work on climate change mitigation or adaptation may apply to attend a ratification event for the Paris Agreement.
Ban stresses importance of funding for SDGs, climate action at G20 Summit
“Implementing the 2030 Agenda will strengthen our collective ability to address short-term risks and build long-term resilience," Ban said.
Ban urges all to build on sustainable development effects of Rio Olympics
Ban Ki-moon congratulates Brazil, the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian people, the Rio 2016 Local Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for a successful games.
Ban Ki-moon announces Common Ground initiative with advertising’s ‘Big Six’ to support SDGs
“Today, the communications industry is taking a historic, first-of-its-kind step to beat poverty, injustice and inequality,” said the Secretary-General, speaking at the Lions Festival of Creativity, Cannes.
Ban Ki-moon to students: Small actions make a difference
In a world of rapid?technology, sometimes all it takes is [...]