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30 May 2024

SG/SM/22253

Earth’s Life-Sustaining Ocean in Trouble, Secretary-General Observance Message Warns, Urging Greater Action to Restore, Protect Marine, Coastal Ecosystems

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the occasion of UN World Oceans Day, observed on 8 June:

30 May 2024

SG/A/2293

Secretary-General Appoints Noura Hamladji of Algeria Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Noura Hamladji of Algeria as Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

30 May 2024

SG/SM/22252

Secretary-General, at Dag Hammarskjöld Medals Ceremony, Honours 61 Fallen Peacekeepers, Presents Military Gender Advocate Award to Indian Commander

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks At the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony and the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, in New York today:

30 May 2024

SG/SM/22251

Global Coordination, Governance to Build, Safe, Inclusive Artificial Intelligence Accessible to All, Secretary-General Tells ‘AI for Good’ Summit

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the “AI for Good” Global Summit, in Geneva today:

30 May 2024

SG/SM/22250

United Nations Stands in Solidarity with Iranian People, Secretary-General Says in Remarks on Tragic Accident that Caused Death of Iran’s President

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on the death of the President of Iran, in New York today:

29 May 2024

SG/SM/22249

As Crops Fail, Water Sources Shrink, Countries Must Deliver on Commitments to Restore Degraded Ecosystems, Land, Secretary-General Urges in World Environment Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Environment Day, observed on 5 June:

28 May 2024

SG/SM/22246

Running on Empty, Small Island States Need Debt Relief, Greater Say in International Financial Institutions, Secretary-General Tells Resource Mobilization Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the High-level Meeting on Mobilization of Resources for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), in Antigua and Barbuda today:

28 May 2024

SG/SM/22247

Secretary-General Condemns ‘in Strongest Terms’ Deadly Air Strikes in Rafah, Gaza, on Tents Sheltering Displaced People, Stressing Horror Must Stop Immediately

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

28 May 2024

SG/SM/22248

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attempted Launch of Ballistic Missile Military Satellite by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

27 May 2024

SG/SM/22245

Calling Small Island Developing States ‘Test Case’ for Climate, Financial Justice, Secretary-General Urges Drastic Emissions Cuts, More Adaptation Funds at Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks to the Fourth Summit on Small Island Developing States, in Antigua and Barbuda today: