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25 April 2016

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Prevention, Preparedness Critical to Address Disasters Caused by Natural Events, Nuclear Crisis, Secretary-General Says on Chernobyl Accident’s Anniversary

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the anniversary of the Chernobyl Disaster on 26 April, in New York today:

25 April 2016

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Six Millions Deaths Averted during Last Decade, Yet Malaria Still Formidable Opponent, Secretary-General Warns in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Malaria Day, observed today:

22 April 2016

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Secretary-General, in Message on International Mother Earth Day, Urges Global Resolve to Ensure Low-Emission Growth, Better Climate Resilience

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on International Mother Earth Day, observed today:

22 April 2016

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Closing Signature Ceremony for Paris Climate Change Agreement, Secretary-General Says ‘Governments Have Made a Covenant with the Future’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s closing remarks at the signature ceremony for the Paris Agreement on climate change, in New York today:

22 April 2016

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Welcoming New Steps towards Forming Transitional Government in South Sudan, Secretary-General Urges Leaders to Maintain Spirit of Cooperation

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

22 April 2016

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Take Climate Action to ‘Next Level’, Tackle Challenges Together, Secretary-General Tells World Leaders at High-Level Event on Implementing New Development Agendas

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the high-level event on the implementation of the climate and development agendas, in New York today:

22 April 2016

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Secretary-General Commends 15 States for Ratifying Freshly Signed Paris Agreement, Calling on All to ‘Work Even Harder’ for Climate Agenda’s Early Entry into Force

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the informal high-level event on promoting the early entry into force of the Paris Agreement, in New York today:

22 April 2016

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States Must Take Next Step to Swiftly Turn Paris Agreement into Climate Action, Secretary-General Says at Joint Press Event with President of France

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a joint press conference with François Hollande, President of France, in New York today:

22 April 2016

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Declaring Era of Consumption without Consequences Over, Secretary-General Commends Paris Climate Agreement Signatories for Making Historic Pledge to Protect Planet

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the signature ceremony for the Paris Agreement, in New York today:

21 April 2016

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United Nations Secretary-General, World Bank Group President Appoint High-Level Panel on Water

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim announced today the appointment of 10 Heads of State and Government, as well as two Special Advisers, to the High-Level Panel on Water.