Environmental issues and sustainable development

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 are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at his virtual meeting with Pacific Islands Forum leaders, today:

At the opening of the United Nations Food Systems Summit, the Secretary‑General stressed that food systems can and must play a leading role in realizing the Sustainable Development Goals and called for a world where healthy and nutritious food is available and affordable for everyone, everywhere.

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 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:

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:

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: