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Environmental issues and sustainable development

2 May 2019

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Sustainable Development Goals Engagement Reaches New Heights at Largest Ever Global Festival of Action

The global community gathered at the opening of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Festival of Action in Bonn, Germany, today to reiterate its commitment to accelerate action on the Goals.

27 April 2019

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Secretary-General, at Leaders’ Event, Says Huge Investment in Green Development, Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Key to Achieve Zero Emissions by 2050

Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ remarks to the Leaders’ Round Table on Promoting Green and Sustainable Development to Implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in Beijing today:

22 April 2019

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Delegate Highlights Crucial Potential Role of Millennials in Creating Sustainable Future, as General Assembly Marks Tenth International Mother Earth Day

Thanks to their education, millennials are much more attuned to environmental issues and can play a crucial role in creating a sustainable future, India’s representative said today as the 193‑nation General Assembly commemorated International Mother Earth Day.

18 April 2019

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Deputy Secretary-General, Closing Financing for Development Forum, Urges Concrete Action to Bring Sustainable Development ‘Back on Course’

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the closing of the Economic and Social Council’s forum on financing for development follow-up, in New York today:

9 April 2019

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World Must Step Up Action, Investment to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Arab Forum

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the opening session of the Arab Forum on Sustainable Development, in Beirut today:

8 April 2019

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United Nations Counts on European Union’s Continuing Support in Building Prosperous Future for All, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the high-level conference on “Sustainable Europe 2030: From Goals to Delivery”, in Brussels today:

4 April 2019

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Action for Stronger Global Financial Architecture ‘Not Beyond our Means’, Stresses Deputy Secretary-General at Launch of Development Financing Report

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a press briefing to launch the 2019 Financing for Sustainable Development Report, in New York today:

3 April 2019

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Sustainable Floating Cities Can Offer Solutions to Climate Change Threats Facing Urban Areas, Deputy Secretary-General Tells First High-Level Meeting

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the High-Level Round Table on Sustainable Floating Cities, in New York today:

1 April 2019

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Secretary-General Urges Increased, Across-the-Board Action on Climate Mitigation, Finance, in Video Message for Global Sustainable Development Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in Copenhagen today:

28 March 2019

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Only 11 Years Left to Prevent Irreversible Damage from Climate Change, Speakers Warn during General Assembly High-Level Meeting

Just over a decade is all that remains to stop irreversible damage from climate change, world leaders heard today as the General Assembly opened a high‑level meeting on the relationship between the phenomenon and sustainable development.