Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray, to the General Assembly on the observance of the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, in New York today:
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the commemorative plenary meeting of the General Assembly to observe the eightieth anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, in New York today:
NICE, FRANCE, 13 June — After a week of deliberation and discussion, the United Nations Ocean Conference today by consensus adopted a political declaration titled “Our ocean, our future: united for urgent action”, stressing that the ocean plays an essential role in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.
NICE, FRANCE, 13 June — The “constitution of the ocean” has offered a stable — yet flexible — legal architecture for that domain, speakers at the final panel of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference said today, as they identified the need for more regulations and protections in areas ranging from the deep seabed to the human rights of ocean defenders.
NICE, FRANCE, 13 June — With just “six harvest seasons” left to meet global targets on hunger and ocean sustainability, leading scientists and policymakers gathered for the ninth panel discussion of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference to spotlight the need to recognize the transformative role of sustainable aquatic foods in ending poverty and achieving food security.
NICE, FRANCE, 12 June — Environmental experts at this morning’s panel discussion at the Ocean Conference offered new definitions for “resilience” and “infrastructure” as they examined approaches that treat climate, biodiversity and ocean as one integrated system.
NICE, FRANCE, 12 June — Various entities in and outside the United Nations system today showcased their efforts to protect marine biodiversity, combat ocean pollution and support sustainable ocean economies during the fourth day of a five-day international conference.
NICE, FRANCE, 12 June — Regional cooperation is emerging as the cornerstone of effective ocean governance, with leaders from island nations, least developed countries and coastal States at the Ocean Conference today urging accelerated action, stronger accountability and climate-resilient solutions to protect shared marine resources and the communities that depend on them.
NICE, FRANCE, 11 June — Small-scale fisheries cannot be sidelined in global discussions on the sustainable management of the oceans, a panellist urged at the UN Ocean Conference today, emphasizing that declarations alone are insufficient and what’s urgently needed is implementation.
NICE, FRANCE, 11 June — Invest boldly in the well-being of the ocean and savor the win-win-win for people, planet and prosperity. That was the key message from a panel today at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, where global leaders and experts urged united action to unlock the full potential of a sustainable ocean-based economy.
