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Statements and Messages

9 December 2021

SG/SM/21074

Climate Change ‘a Multiplier Effect’, Aggravating Instability, Conflict, Terrorism, Secretary-General Warns Security Council

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council open debate on “Maintenance of international peace and security: Security in the context of terrorism and climate change”, in New York today:

9 December 2021

SG/SM/21072

Global Environment Facility ‘a Trusted Partner’ in Assisting Developing Countries with Climate Change Efforts, Secretary-General Says on Occasion of Anniversary

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Global Environment Facility, in New York today:

8 December 2021

SG/SM/21070

Condemning Attack against Peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General Reiterates United Nations Support to, Solidarity with Malian People, Government

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

8 December 2021

SG/SM/21068

Calling Central Emergency Fund ‘a Proven Success’ in Humanitarian Crises, Secretary-General Urges Countries to Increase Pledges, Reach Funding Goal

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks, as delivered by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, at the high-level pledging event for the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), in New York today:

8 December 2021

SG/SM/21071

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attack on United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Team Returning from Delivering Aid in Democratic Republic of Congo

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

8 December 2021

SG/SM/21069

Health Care Must Leave No One Behind, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message, Calling COVID-19 Vaccine Dispersal ‘a Global Moral Failure’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on International Universal Health Coverage Day, observed on 12 December:

7 December 2021

SG/SM/21064

Secretary-General Calls for United Front to Harness Life-Changing Power of Digital Technology, at Annual Internet Governance Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the opening session of the sixteenth Internet Governance Forum, held under the theme “Internet United” in Katowice, Poland, today: