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11 January 2015

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India’s Unique Position, Leadership Crucial to Putting World on Sustainable Path for Future Generations, Secretary-General Tells Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, in Gandhinagar, India, today:

14 December 2014

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Welcoming Outcome of Lima Climate Change Conference, Secretary-General Calls on All Parties to Submit ‘Ambitious National Commitments’

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

11 December 2014

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Secretary-General, at Lima Ministerial Meeting, Urges Delegations to Deliver Formal Draft of Global Climate Agreement, Saying Non-Paper ‘Not an Option’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the High-level Ministerial Meeting on Climate Action, in Lima today:

10 December 2014

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Secretary-General, at Lima Ceremony, Hails Award Recipients for Creating Practical Solutions to Achieve Low-Carbon, Sustainable Development

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the “Moment for Change” event, in Lima today:

10 December 2014

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Secretary-General, at Lima Conference, Says All Stakeholders Must Join Forces to Make Climate Change Opportunity for Creating Safer, Healthier Planet

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Head of State segment of the twentieth session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Lima today:

10 December 2014

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$10 billion Pledge Mark for Green Climate Fund Surpassed, Secretary-General Says, Calling Initial Capitalization “Down Payment” on Action to Reduce Emissions

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

1 December 2014

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In Message to High-level Forum, Secretary-General Calls for Comprehensive Policies that Support Sustainable Development, Ensure Safe Migration

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the High-Level Policy Forum on Migration of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, to be held in Paris 1-2 December:

24 November 2014

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In Message to One World Congress, Secretary-General Praises Commitment by Germany for Working towards ‘Clean, Low-Carbon Economy’

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the One World Congress, in Berlin today:

20 November 2014

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Secretary-General Says $9.3 Billion Pledged for Green Climate Fund at Berlin Conference Will ‘Catalyse Action on the Ground’

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

19 November 2014

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Systematic Shift to Sustainable Transport, Dedicated Bicycle, Walking Lanes Critical to ‘Cleaner and Safer’ Future, Secretary-General Tells Forum

Following is UN Secretary-General’s message, as delivered by Nikhil Seth, Director, Division for Sustainable Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, to the Integrated Conference of Better Air Quality and Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, today: