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10 November 2022

SG/A/2160

Secretary-General Appoints Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mauritania

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mauritania, with the host Government’s approval. She took up her post on 7 November.

10 November 2022

SG/SM/21579

Combating Spread of Terrorism in Africa ‘Not a Concern for African States Alone, Challenge Belongs to All of Us’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, to the Security Council high-level debate on “Counter-terrorism in Africa: An imperative for peace, security and development”, in New York today:

10 November 2022

SG/A/2159

Secretary-General Appoints Ana Graça of Portugal United Nations Resident Coordinator in Panama

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Ana Graça of Portugal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Panama, with the host Government’s approval. She took up her post on 7 November.

9 November 2022

SG/SM/21578

Detailed Global Emissions Inventory ‘a Critical Resource for Business Leaders Working to Decarbonize Supply Chains’, Says Secretary-General

Following are UN Secretary General António Guterres’ remarks at the launch of Climate TRACE’s emissions inventory, in Sharm el-Sheikh today:

8 November 2022

SG/SM/21577

Hundreds of Children Die Each Day from Poor Sanitation, Secretary-General Says on World Toilet Day, Urging Action to Deliver Safe Conditions Worldwide

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Toilet Day, observed on 19 November.

8 November 2022

SG/SM/21576

Bogus Net-Zero Pledges ‘Rank Deception’, Sham Must End, Secretary-General Stresses at Launch of Report by High-Level Expert Group on Non-State Actors' Commitments

Following are UN Secretary General António Guterres’ remarks at the release of the report of the High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Actors, at Sharm El-Sheikh, today:

7 November 2022

SG/SM/21575

Secretary-General Video Message for International Forum on Government Audit Highlights Independent Bodies’ Role to Ensure Efficient Funding of Sustainable Development

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Forum on Government Audit: “How Supreme Audit Institutions May Contribute to Reach Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2 — No Poverty and Zero Hunger”, in Rio de Janeiro, today:

7 November 2022

SG/SM/21573

To Reach Climate Goals Humanity Must Cooperate or Perish, Secretary-General Warns, Calling for Solidarity Pact among All Nations, at Implementation Summit Opening

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the high-level opening of the Twenty-Seventh Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Climate Implementation Summit, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, today:

7 November 2022

SG/SM/21574

24 Hours’ Notice of Perilous Climate Event in At-Risk Communities Can Save Lives, Cut Damage 30 Per Cent, Secretary-General Says at ‘Early Warnings for All’ Plan Launch

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the launch of the Early Warnings for All Executive Action Plan, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt today:

6 November 2022

SG/SM/21572

Warning World Meteorological Organization Report ‘Chronicle of Climate Chaos’, Secretary-General Urges Ambitious Action to Answer Planet’s Distress Signal

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the launch of the World Meteorological Organization Provisional State of the Global Climate Report 2022, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt today: