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Environmental issues and sustainable development

22 October 2018

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Deputy Secretary-General Says Link between United Arab Emirates Government, Private Sector Vital for Realizing Sustainable Development Goals

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed’s remarks at the meeting of the United Arab Emirates National Committee on the Sustainable Development Goals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, today:

19 October 2018

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Two Years to Runaway Climate Change ‘If We Do Not Change Course’, Secretary-General Warns Partnering for Green Growth, Global Goals

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals Summit for Heads of State and Government, in Copenhagen from 19 to 20 October:

17 October 2018

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Africa Driving Own Agenda in Peace, Security, Development, Secretary-General Says, Applauding United Nations-African Union Partnership

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Africa Dialogue Series 2018 “A Stronger AU-UN Partnership for Peace, Security and Development in Africa”, in New York today:

16 October 2018

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Sharing Benefits of Natural Resources Helps Conflict Prevention, Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: the Root Causes of Conflict — the Role of Natural Resources, in New York today:

13 October 2018

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As Governments Fall Short of Cooling Global Temperatures, Secretary-General Calls for Swift, Ambitious Action to Tackle Emissions, Support Green Financing

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Climate Finance Ministerial Meeting, in Bali, Indonesia, today:

13 October 2018

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Durable Financing, Investment Strategies for Least, Middle-Income Countries Key to Improving Lives Worldwide, Secretary-General Tells Development Committee

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Development Committee in Bali, Indonesia, today:

8 October 2018

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Do What Science Demands ‘Before It Is Too Late’, Secretary-General Stresses in Statement on Special Global Warming Report

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report on global warming of 1.5°C:

3 October 2018

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Presenting Earth Award to India Prime Minister, Secretary-General Says All Leaders Must Recognize There Is No Contradiction between Climate Action, Development

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on presenting the Champions of the Earth award to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, in New Delhi today:

2 October 2018

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Sun’s Energy at Centre of Revolution in Renewables, Secretary-General Tells International Solar Alliance’s First General Assembly

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the first General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance, in New Delhi today:

28 September 2018

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Climate Change ‘Absolute’ United Nations Priority, Secretary-General Tells Pacific Island Leaders, Stressing ‘Your Voices’, Experiences Pivotal

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the meeting with Pacific Islands Forum leaders, in New York today: