Amid clarion calls for bolder action to prevent the worst outcomes of the climate crisis, speakers in a high‑level Security Council debate diverged today on how best to address the phenomenon’s intersection with global security, as several delegations advocated for urgent changes to the 15‑member organ’s work.
Under the leadership of Secretary-General António Guterres, the United Nations Food Systems Summit took place on Thursday, 23 September 2021. It was a completely virtual event during the General Assembly high‑level week.
Following are Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council high-level open debate on the maintenance of international peace and security: climate and security, held today:
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Sustainable Development Goals Business Forum, held today:
Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message to the sixth Sustainable Development Goals Business Forum, held today:
Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message for the high-level event “Transformative Action for Nature and People”, held today:
The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the SDG Moment event, held today:
A new report by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) underscores the need to cut global emissions by 45 per cent by 2030 in order to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. By contrast, recent data reveal that emissions are currently on track to increase by 16 per cent over 2010 levels by that date.
Following are Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, held today:
