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Pointing to Record High Global Emissions, Deputy Secretary-General Urges Massive Investment in Renewables, at Climate Action Forum

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Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Regional Forum on Climate Initiatives to Finance Climate Action and the Sustainable Development Goals, in Geneva today:

Commemorating 30 Years of Declaration, Secretary-General Says Countries Promoting Minorities’ Rights, Participation in Society More Prosperous, Peaceful

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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks at the high-level meeting to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities, in New York today:

Warning of Its Global Threat on Multiple Levels, World Leaders Stress Urgency of Ending Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine, as General Assembly Debate Continues

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Against the backdrop of a world menaced by manifold crises including food and fuel insecurity, financial instability, terrorism and climate change, Heads of State and Ministers from around the world today stressed the urgency of ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which threatens Europe and the entire world on multiple levels, as the General Assembly high-level debate entered its second day.

Global Development Initiative’s Work Addresses Common Challenges, Helps Achieve Sustainable Development Goals, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Meeting

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​​​​​​​Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video remarks to the Ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, in New York today: