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.custom-press-release__date-month { font-size: 18px; } .custom-press-release__date-date { font-size: 36px; line-height: 120%; font-weight: bold; } blockquote { border-left: none; } </style> <p> </p> <h1 class="page-header">Speeches on Climate Action</h1> <div class="row topmargin bottommargin col-lg-9 col-md-9"> <h2>From top leaders around the United Nations</h2>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-11-21/secretary-generals-press-encounter-cop29-scroll-down-for-qa">Secretary-General's press encounter at COP29</a></h3> <blockquote>"I appeal directly to ministers and negotiators: soften hard lines. Navigate a path through your differences. And keep your eyes on the bigger picture.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-19/secretary-generals-remarks-the-g20-session-sustainable-development-and-energy-transition-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the G20 Session on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition</a></h3> <blockquote>"Together with Brazil and UNESCO, the United Nations is launching the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-11-17/secretary-generals-press-encounter-ahead-of-the-g20-summit">Secretary-General's press encounter ahead of the G20 Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>"Now is the time for leadership by example from the world’s largest economies and emitters.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-14/secretary-generals-remarks-cop29-high-level-event-the-stocktake-of-integrity-matters-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at COP29 High-Level Event on the stocktake of "Integrity Matters"</a></h3> <blockquote>"Now is the time to fast-track, not backtrack; The time for ambition and transparency. Not greenwashing.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-13/secretary-generals-remarks-small-island-developing-states-summit-cop29-delivered">UN Secretary-General's remarks to Small Island Developing States Summit at COP29</a></h3> <blockquote>"Your nations – the Small Island Developing States – are demonstrating what climate ambition looks like. You are the first responders.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-13/secretary-generals-remarks-cop29-high-level-meeting-resourcing-energy-transition-justice-and-equity-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to COP29 High-Level meeting on resourcing energy transition with justice and equity</a></h3> <blockquote>"We are here to respond to a key challenge: turning the energy transition towards justice.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-13/secretary-generals-remarks-high-ambition-coalition-cop29-meeting">UN Secretary-General's remarks to High Ambition Coalition COP29 meeting</a></h3> <blockquote>"We need this Coalition to keep pushing for a high ambition outcome – here in Baku and beyond.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-12/secretary-generals-remarks-world-leaders-climate-action-summit-cop29-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to World Leaders Climate Action Summit at COP29</a></h3> <blockquote>"Climate finance is not charity, it’s an investment. Climate action is not optional, it’s an imperative.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-12/secretary-generals-remarks-high-level-dialogue-loss-and-damage-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to High-Level Dialogue on Loss and Damage</a></h3> <blockquote>"The creation of the Loss and Damage Fund is a victory for developing countries, for multilateralism, and for justice.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-12/secretary-generals-remarks-africas-green-momentum-event-cop29-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to Africa's Green Momentum event at COP29</a></h3> <blockquote>"Africa can become a green energy powerhouse – driving industrialization and prosperity for your people.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">7</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-07/secretary-generals-video-message-the-launch-of-uneps-adaptation-gap-report">Secretary-General's video message to the Launch of UNEP's Adaptation Gap Report</a></h3> <blockquote>"Every country must have the means to protect themselves from climate extremes. And seize the benefits of adaptation to drive progress across the sustainable development goals.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">7</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-07/secretary-generals-video-message-the-19th-climate-change-conference-of-youth">Secretary-General's video message to the 19th Climate Change Conference of Youth</a></h3> <blockquote>“Leaders must arrive in Baku with ambitions that match the urgency and scale of the challenge. Together, let’s push leaders to deliver.” </blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-05/secretary-generals-message-world-tsunami-awareness-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Tsunami Awareness Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“I urge governments and partners in coastal communities to raise awareness, so children and young people know how and where to evacuate to higher ground.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">4</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-11-04/secretary-generals-video-message-the-world-urban-forum-scroll-down-for-arabic-version">Secretary-General's video message to the World Urban Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“Not only are cities powerful engines of social and economic development, they are also catalysts of sustainable solutions.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">31</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-10-31/secretary-generals-message-world-cities-day-%E2%80%9Cyouth-climate-changemakers-catalyzing-local-action-for-urban-sustainability%E2%80%9D-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Cities Day: “Youth Climate Changemakers: Catalyzing Local Action for Urban Sustainability”</a></h3> <blockquote>“Cities are at the forefront of the climate crisis. And they need the energy and vision of youth leading the charge for change.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-10-30/secretary-generals-press-encounter-the-end-of-his-visit-colombia-bilingual-scroll-down-for-qa">Secretary-General's press encounter at the end of his visit in Colombia</a></h3> <blockquote>“Renewable energy, sustainable supply chains and zero-waste policies are not optional. They must become the default option for both governments and businesses.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-10-30/secretary-generals-remarks-the-ministerial-breakfast-the-intergovernmental-negotiating-committee-end-plastic-pollution-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at the Ministerial Breakfast on the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to end Plastic Pollution</a></h3> <blockquote>“This is an opportunity to demonstrate that multilateralism, while not always easy, can deliver for people, health and the environment.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">29</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-10-29/secretary-generals-remarks-the-high-level-segment-of-cop16-biodiversity-trilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english">Secretary-General's Remarks at the High-Level Segment of COP16 on Biodiversity</a></h3> <blockquote>“We can – and we must – save the ecosystems that sustain us and keep our climate goals within reach.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-10-24/secretary-generals-video-message-the-virtual-launch-of-the-unep-emissions-gap-report">Secretary-General's video message to the Virtual Launch of the UNEP Emissions Gap Report</a></h3> <blockquote>“This report shows annual greenhouse gas emissions at an all-time high – rising 1.3 per cent last year. They must fall 9 per cent each year to 2030 to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the very worst of climate change.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-10-24/secretary-generals-remarks-the-16th-brics-summit-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the 16th BRICS Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Every country has committed to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. That requires dramatic action to reduce emissions now — with the G20 in the lead.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-10-20/video-message-for-the-cop16-opening-ceremony-biodiversity">Secretary-General's video message for the COP16 Opening Ceremony on Biodiversity</a></h3> <blockquote>“Your task at this COP is to convert words into action.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-10-13/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-for-disaster-risk-reduction-%E2%80%9Cthe-role-of-education-protecting-and-empowering-youth-for-disaster-free-future%E2%80%9D-scroll">Secretary-General's message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: “The role of education in protecting and empowering youth for a disaster-free future”</a></h3> <blockquote>“On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, and every day, we owe it to future generations to shape a safer, more resilient tomorrow.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-10-11/secretary-generals-press-encounter-asean-summit">Secretary-General's press encounter - at ASEAN summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Every country must produce a new national climate action plan – or NDC – that aligns with limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-10-11/secretary-generals-opening-remarks-the-14th-asean-un-summit-delivered">Secretary-General's Opening Remarks at the 14th ASEAN-UN Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must secure also an ambitious outcome on finance at COP29.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-10-10/secretary-generals-video-message-the-siena-college-laudato-si-center-for-ecology-global-climate-crisis-symposium">Secretary-General's video message to the Siena College Laudato Si' Center for Ecology Global Climate Crisis Symposium</a></h3> <blockquote>“Together, we must stand with our brothers and sisters around the world in the fight for climate justice.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/deputy-secretary-general/statement/2024-10-10/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-of-the-preparatory-meeting-of-the-29th-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties-the-united-nations">Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the Opening of the Preparatory Meeting of the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (Pre-Cop29)</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must ensure justice and equity so that no country is left behind in the race to net zero.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-09-30/secretary-generals-video-message-the-forum-of-mayors-cities-summit-of-the-future">Secretary-General's video message to the Forum of Mayors "Cities Summit of the Future"</a></h3> <blockquote>“I have seen how cities are engine rooms to transform sustainable development goals into sustainable development realities.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-09-27/secretary-generals-remarks-the-annual-meeting-of-g77-foreign-ministers">Secretary-General's remarks to the annual meeting of G77 Foreign Ministers</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must ensure that the race to net zero does not lead to developing countries being trampled underfoot.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-09-27/secretary-generals-message-world-tourism-day-%E2%80%9Ctourism-and-peace%E2%80%9D-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Tourism Day: “Tourism and Peace”</a></h3> <blockquote>“Sustainable tourism can transform communities – creating jobs, fostering inclusion and strengthening local economies.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-09-26/secretary-generals-message-world-maritime-day-navigating-the-future-safety-first-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Maritime Day: "Navigating the Future, Safety First"</a></h3> <blockquote>“The maritime sector is undergoing a profound transformation as it steers towards greater digitalization, automation and decarbonization.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-09-25/secretary-generals-remarks-meeting-of-g20-foreign-ministers-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers</a></h3> <blockquote>“The climate crisis transcends borders and politics. Climate action cannot be a victim of geopolitical competition.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-09-25/secretary-generals-remarks-the-general-assembly-plenary-meeting-addressing-the-existential-threats-posed-sea-level-rise-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english">Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly Plenary Meeting on Addressing the Existential Threats Posed by Sea Level Rise</a></h3> <blockquote>“Only drastic action to reduce emissions can limit sea level rise. And only drastic action to adapt can keep people safe from rising waters.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-09-24/secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-of-the-general-debate-of-the-seventy-ninth-session-of-the-general-assembly-trilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-and">Secretary-General's remarks at the Opening of the General Debate of the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“A future without fossil fuels is certain. A fair and fast transition is not. That is in your hands.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-09-22/secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-segment-of-the-summit-of-the-future-plenary-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-and-all-french">Secretary-General's remarks at the Opening Segment of the Summit of the Future Plenary</a></h3> <blockquote>“The Pact for the Future is about turbocharging the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, accelerating a just transition away from fossil fuels, and securing a peaceful and livable future for everyone on our planet.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTERS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-09-18/secretary-generals-press-conference-the-start-of-the-79th-session-of-the-un-general-assembly">Secretary-General's Press Conference - at the start of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“The Summit of the Future is an essential first step towards making global institutions more legitimate, effective, and fit for the world of today and tomorrow.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-09-05/secretary-generals-remarks-forum-china-africa-cooperation-summit-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“South-South cooperation is essential to build capacities and drive progress on shared development goals – while in no way reducing the responsibilities of the Global North.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-08-30/secretary-generals-remarks-timor-lestes-parliament">Secretary-General's remarks to Timor-Leste's Parliament</a></h3> <blockquote>“The finance needed for adaptation - both in Timor-Leste and across the globe - far outstrips the money available. The world must react.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-08-27/secretary-generals-press-conference-sea-level-rise">Secretary-General's press conference on sea level rise</a></h3> <blockquote>“Around 1 meter of future sea level rise is already locked in. But its future scale, pace, and impact are not. That depends on decisions we take now.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-08-26/secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-of-the-pacific-islands-forum">Secretary-General's remarks to the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“Pacific islands are showing the way to protect our climate, our planet and our ocean.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-07-25/secretary-generals-press-conference-extreme-heat">Secretary-General's press conference - on Extreme Heat</a></h3> <blockquote>“Extreme heat is having an extreme impact on people and planet. The world must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-07-24/secretary-generals-video-message-the-launch-of-the-2024-state-of-food-security-nutrition-the-world-financing-end-hunger-food-insecurity-malnutrition-all-its-forms">Secretary-General's video message to the Launch of the 2024 State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World</a></h3> <blockquote>“Let’s build the strong, resilient and sustainable food and nutrition systems all people need and deserve.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-08-23/secretary-generals-press-encounter-un-house-apia-samoa">Secretary-General's press encounter at UN House in Apia, Samoa</a></h3> <blockquote>“The fate of the Pacific depends on limiting the rise in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-07-16/secretary-generals-video-message-the-2024-sdg-global-business-forum">Secretary-General's video message to the 2024 SDG Global Business Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“The private sector is fundamental to forging the transformative change we need. I call on all companies to fully align business models with the Sustainable Development Goals and the 1.5° C target.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-07-15/secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-of-the-ministerial-segment-of-the-high-level-political-forum-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at the Opening of the Ministerial Segment of the High-Level Political Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“The success of the Goals means keeping the promises the world made here nine years ago — to end poverty, protect the planet, drive shared prosperity and leave no one behind. Intergenerational partnerships must be at the forefront.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">6</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-07-06/secretary-generals-press-encounter-ashgabat-turkmenistan">Secretary-General's press encounter in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan</a></h3> <blockquote>“I hope Turkmenistan will play a full part in the global energy transition, including at this year’s Conference of Parties in Azerbaijan.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">4</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-07-04/secretary-generals-remarks-the-shanghai-cooperation-organization-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need far greater ambition to slash emissions and deliver climate justice, starting by the developed countries, but mobilizing also all other bigger emitters, based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-07-02/secretary-generals-video-message-the-aswan-forum-for-sustainable-peace-and-development-scroll-down-for-french-and-arabic-versions">Secretary-General's video message to the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must support Africa’s potential as the world’s food basket and its ambition to become a renewable energy superpower — while making sure that critical minerals benefit Africans in the first place.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">1</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2024/07/high-commissioner-addresses-panel-adverse-impacts-climate-change">UN High Commissioner for Human Rights addresses panel on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights</a></h3> <blockquote>“The countries most responsible for climate change have an obligation to provide climate financing to remedy human rights harms from climate-related loss and damage.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">1</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-07-01/secretary-generals-message-the-austrian-forum-for-peace-%E2%80%9Ctowards-climate-of-peace%E2%80%9D-1-4-july-2024">Secretary-General's message to the Austrian Forum for Peace</a></h3> <blockquote>“Peace in our world depends on peace with our planet and its natural gifts. And it requires global leaders to overcome geo-political divisions for the common good.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-06-28/secretary-generals-remarks-the-press-the-launch-of-the-the-sustainable-development-goals-report-2024">Secretary-General's remarks to the Press on the launch of the the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must not let up on our promises - to end poverty, protect the planet and leave no one behind.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-06-24/secretary-general%E2%80%99s-opening-remarks-press-conference-launch-the-global-principles-for-information-integrity">Secretary-General’s opening remarks at press conference to launch the Global Principles for Information Integrity</a></h3> <blockquote>“The climate crisis is a cause of particular concern. Coordinated disinformation campaigns are seeking to undermine climate action.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-06-20/secretary-generals-video-message-the-austria-world-summit">Secretary-General's video message to the Austria World Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Every one of us must do our part. And put the tools we have to work. Together, let’s create a healthy planet and a safer future for us all.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-06-17/secretary-generals-video-message-the-world-day-combat-desertification-and-drought-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's video message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought</a></h3> <blockquote>“As we mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Convention, the world must dramatically pick up the pace of implementation.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-06-12/secretary-generals-press-encounter-the-forthcoming-g7-summit">Secretary-General's press encounter on the forthcoming G7 Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need a clear commitment from the G7 on doubling finance for adaptation by next year, and closing the adaptation finance gap.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-06-12/secretary-generals-remarks-the-global-leaders-forum-for-the-60th-anniversary-of-un-trade-and-development-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english">Secretary-General's remarks to the Global Leaders Forum for the 60th Anniversary of UN Trade and Development</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must channel the courage and wisdom of those who built UNCTAD, to reimagine a world where trade is a force for shared prosperity -- not geopolitical rivalry.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-06-08/secretary-generals-message-un-world-oceans-day-2024-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on UN World Oceans Day 2024</a></h3> <blockquote>“Now is the time for governments, businesses, investors, scientists and communities to come together in defense of our ocean.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">SPECIAL ADDRESS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-06-05/secretary-generals-special-address-climate-action-moment-of-truth-delivered-0">Secretary-General's special address on climate action "A Moment of Truth"</a></h3> <blockquote>“Now is the time to mobilise, now is the time to act, now is the time to deliver. This is our moment of truth.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-06-05/secretary-generals-message-world-environment-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Environment Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“Countries must deliver on all their commitments to restore degraded ecosystems and land, and on the entire Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-05-28/secretary-generals-remarks-opening-of-high-level-meeting-mobilization-of-resources-for-small-island-developing-states-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to opening of High-Level meeting on mobilization of resources for small island developing states</a></h3> <blockquote>“Global institutions cannot be effective if they are not representative. SIDS must have a seat at every table, and your voices must be heard.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-05-27/secretary-generals-remarks-opening-of-fourth-small-island-developing-states-conference-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to opening of Fourth Small Island Developing States Conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“SIDS have demonstrated strong and principled leadership on climate action and on the capacity to respond to the challenges that we face in the last three decades.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-05-26/secretary-generals-remarks-the-closing-of-the-small-island-developing-states-global-business-network-forum-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at the closing of the Small Island Developing States Global Business Network Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“I urge you to prioritize climate action by developing and implementing ambitious, credible, and verifiable net-zero plans.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-05-10/secretary-generals-remarks-the-united-nations-civil-society-conference-support-of-the-summit-of-the-future-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the United Nations Civil Society Conference in support of the Summit of the Future</a></h3> <blockquote>“Our fight is one fight: Creating a better world and a brighter future for all.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-05-10/secretary-generals-press-conference-ahead-of-the-closing-session-of-the-united-nations-civil-society-conference">Secretary-General's press conference ahead of the closing session of the United Nations Civil Society Conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“The crises we face demand international solutions.The United Nations will never stop fighting to deliver – for Africa and for all humanity.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-05-03/secretary-generals-message-world-press-freedom-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Press Freedom Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“The United Nations recognizes the invaluable work of journalists and media professionals to ensure that the public is informed and engaged.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-04-26/secretary-generals-remarks-for-the-launch-of-the-panel-critical-energy-transition-minerals-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks for the Launch of the Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals</a></h3> <blockquote>“The renewables revolution is happening – but we must make sure that it is done in a way that moves us towards justice.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-04-23/secretary-generals-remarks-the-undp-climate-promise-2025-launch-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at the UNDP Climate Promise 2025 Launch</a></h3> <blockquote>“And together, let’s make the next round of climate action plans count.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-04-22/secretary-generals-message-international-mother-earth-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General’s message on International Mother Earth Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“Repairing relations with Mother Earth is the mother of all of humanity’s challenges. We must act – and act now – to create a better future for us all.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-04-17/secretary-generals-video-message-the-coalition-of-finance-minister-for-climate-action">Secretary-General's video message for the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action</a></h3> <blockquote>“The end of the fossil fuel age is coming. It is unstoppable. But finance is essential to supercharge the shift.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin:0px 40px 50px 0"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-04-17/secretary-generals-video-message-the-international-renewable-energy-agency-14th-assembly">Secretary-General’s video message to the Opening of Part II of the 14th IRENA Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“Our task is to ensure the transition is fast enough, and fair enough – to limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and bring the benefits of affordable clean power to everyone by 2030.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-04-16/secretary-generals-remarks-the-2024-ecosoc-youth-forum-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“I salute young people for being on the frontlines for bold climate action.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-04-15/secretary-generals-remarks-the-general-assembly-debate-debt-sustainability-and-socio-economic-equality-for-all-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-and-all">Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly debate on Debt Sustainability and Socio-Economic Equality for All</a></h3> <blockquote>“Let’s seize this opportunity to forge a more effective and fairer multilateral system — one that responds to the needs of today's world with agility, empathy and above all, justice.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/two-years-to-save-the-world-simon-stiell-at-chatham-house">UN Climate Change Executive Secretary’s remarks at Chatham House</a></h3> <blockquote>“Every voice matters. Yours have never been more important. If you want bolder climate action, now is the time to make yours count.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-03-30/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-zero-waste-2024-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Zero Waste</a></h3> <blockquote>“On this Zero Waste Day, let’s pledge to end the destructive cycle of waste, once and for all.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-03-23/secretary-generals-video-message-for-earth-hour-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on Earth Hour</a></h3> <blockquote>“Together, let’s turn off the lights and turn the world towards a brighter future for us all.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-03-23/secretary-generals-message-world-meteorological-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General’s message on World Meteorological Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“All of us must unite at the frontlines of climate action – the theme of this year’s World Meteorological Day – and fight for a better future.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-03-22/secretary-generals-message-world-water-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Water Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“Water stewardship can strengthen multilateralism and ties between communities, and build resilience to climate disasters.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/climate-action-plans-are-blueprints-for-investing-in-our-future-simon-stiell-at-copenhagen">UN Climate Change Executive Secretary’s remarks at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial</a></h3> <blockquote>“On climate action - we’re now in the race to the top. Every country has a choice: plan for a better economy and fix finance for a better world or miss out on the opportunities others are reaping.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-03-19/secretary-generals-video-message-the-launch-of-the-world-meteorological-organizations-state-of-the-global-climate-report">Secretary-General's video message to the WMO “State of the Global Climate 2023” report launch</a></h3> <blockquote>“Every fraction of a degree of global heating impacts the future of life on Earth.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-03-18/secretary-generals-video-message-for-the-10th-european-summit-of-regions-and-cities">Secretary-General's video message for the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities</a></h3> <blockquote>“The fight against climate catastrophe will be lost or won in cities, which account for 70 per cent of carbon emissions.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-03-03/secretary-generals-message-world-wildlife-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Wildlife Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“We depend on nature. Let’s show that nature can depend on us – and act now to protect it."</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">1</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-03-01/secretary-generals-remarks-the-community-of-latin-american-and-caribbean-states-%28celac%29-summit">Secretary-General's remarks at the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“All countries must commit to new economy-wide nationally determined contributions by 2025 that align with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">29</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-02-29/secretary-generals-video-message-the-6th-united-nations-environment-assembly">Secretary-General's video message to the 6th United Nations Environment Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“You have shown before that you can unite and deliver – most recently with your historic decision to negotiate a plastic treaty. I urge you to do so again – and go further.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-02-26/secretary-generals-remarks-the-human-rights-council-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english">Secretary-General's remarks to the Human Rights Council</a></h3> <blockquote>“Environmental justice and climate justice are rallying cries for ethical, equitable treatment, accountability and human rights.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-02-16/secretary-generals-remarks-the-munich-security-conference-growing-the-pie-global-order-works-for-everyone-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the Munich Security Conference: Growing the Pie: A Global Order that works for Everyone</a></h3> <blockquote>“The next two years must see ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions – national climate plans – from every country, covering every sector.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-02-14/secretary-generals-video-message-the-international-energy-agencys-50th-anniversary-celebration">Secretary-General's video message to the International Energy Agency's 50th Anniversary Celebration</a></h3> <blockquote>“Limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, ultimately depends on putting an end to fossil fuels.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-02-13/secretary-generals-remarks-the-security-council-high-level-open-debate-the-impact-of-climate-change-and-food-insecurity-the-maintenance-of-intl-peace-and-security">Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council High-level Open Debate on the Impact of Climate Change and Food Insecurity on the Maintenance of Int'l Peace and Security</a></h3> <blockquote>“Climate action is action for food security and action for peace.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-02-11/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-women-and-girls-science-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science</a></h3> <blockquote>“From climate change to health to artificial intelligence, the equal participation of women and girls in scientific discovery and innovation is the only way to ensure that science works for everyone.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">7</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-02-07/secretary-generals-remarks-the-general-assembly-priorities-for-2024-scroll-down-for-bilingual-delivered-all-english-version">Secretary-General's briefing to the General Assembly on Priorities for 2024</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must act this year to ensure that the transition is just for people and planet – and that it will be fast enough to prevent full-on climate catastrophe”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">4</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/from-vision-to-reality-getting-the-job-done-executive-secretary-speech">UN Climate Change Executive Secretary’s remarks at ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan</a></h3> <blockquote>“At UN Climate Change, we will not rest in pushing for the highest ambition – in accordance with the science – working side-by-side with all governments, businesses and community leaders.”</blockquote> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-01-26/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-clean-energy-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Clean Energy</a></h3> <blockquote>“Strong, cohesive societies can only be built on a foundation of advancing sustainable development, respecting human rights, and recognizing the rights of minorities, and standing up to all forms of discrimination.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-01-21/secretary-generals-press-encounter-third-south-summit-g77-plus-china">Secretary-General's press encounter at Third South Summit - G77 plus China</a></h3> <blockquote>“This September, the United Nations will convene the Summit of the Future, with a focus on updating these institutions so that they align with today’s world and respond to today’s challenges.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-01-21/secretary-generals-remarks-the-third-south-summit-g77-plus-china-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the Third South Summit - G77 Plus China</a></h3> <blockquote>“I ask you to unite against climate catastrophe. The very existence of some countries in this room depends on limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-01-17/secretary-generals-special-address-the-world-economic-forum-delivered">Secretary-General's Special Address to the World Economic Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“The phaseout of fossil fuels is essential and inevitable. No amount of spin or scare tactics will change that. Let’s hope it doesn’t come too late.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-01-16/secretary-generals-video-message-the-sustainable-regional-aviation-forum">Secretary-General's video message to the Sustainable Regional Aviation Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“A carbon-free future is the only way forward. And the aviation sector can help deliver this future.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-28/secretary-generals-video-message-for-new-year-2024-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's video message for New Year 2024 [available in EN & FR]</a></h3> <blockquote>“2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope. We must come together across divides for shared solutions”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-13/secretary-generals-statement-the-closing-of-the-un-climate-change-conference-cop28">Secretary-General's statement at the closing of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28</a></h3> <blockquote>“The era of fossil fuels must end – and it must end with justice and equity.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2023-12-11/un-secretary-generals-press-encounter-cop28">UN Secretary-General's press encounter at COP28</a></h3> <blockquote>“In our fractured and divided world, COP28 can show that multilateralism remains our best hope to tackle global challenges.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-03/secretary-generals-remarks-roundtable-report-of-high-level-expert-group-net-zero-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to roundtable on report of High-Level Expert Group on Net Zero</a></h3> <blockquote>“The report by my High-Level Expert Group on Net Zero, so well represented here, provides a blueprint for credible climate action by non-state actors that aligns with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-03/secretary-generals-remarks-early-warnings-for-all-event-cop28-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to Early Warnings for All event at COP28</a></h3> <blockquote>"In a world defined by escalating climate injustices, early warning systems are the most basic tool for saving lives and securing livelihoods.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-02/secretary-generals-remarks-global-climate-action-high-level-event-towards-turning-point-for-climate-action-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at Global Climate Action High Level Event: Towards a Turning Point for Climate Action</a></h3> <blockquote>“Let’s deliver the renewable, sustainable and equitable future people and planet deserve.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-02/secretary-generals-remarks-g77china-cop28-leaders-summit-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to G77+China COP28 Leaders' Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“This COP can win with a double objective: maximum ambition on mitigation and maximum ambition in relation to climate justice, namely taking into full account the interests of developing countries.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-02/secretary-generals-remarks-high-level-meeting-of-the-landlocked-developing-countries-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at High-Level meeting of the Landlocked Developing Countries</a></h3> <blockquote>“Together, we can lay the foundation for a more resilient and sustainable future for over 500 million people of landlocked developing countries, leaving no one behind.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-02/secretary-generals-remarks-call-of-the-mountains-who-saves-us-the-climate-crisis-organized-the-prime-minister-of-nepal-delivered">UN Secretary-General's remarks to "Call of the Mountains: who saves us from the climate crisis?" organized by the Prime Minister of Nepal</a></h3> <blockquote>“The mountains are issuing a distress call. COP28 must respond with a rescue plan”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">01</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-01/secretary-generals-remarks-the-local-climate-action-summit-delivered">UN Secretary-General's remarks to the Local Climate Action Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Let’s stand as one — and work as one — to protect all communities from the climate crisis, and spur the renewable, sustainable and equitable future people and planet deserve.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">01</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-01/secretary-generals-remarks-opening-of-world-climate-action-summit-deliveredh">UN Secretary-General's remarks at opening of World Climate Action Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“We are miles from the goals of the Paris Agreement – and minutes to midnight for the 1.5-degree limit. But it is not too late. We can - you can - prevent planetary crash and burn.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-30/secretary-generals-video-message-the-wmo-%E2%80%9Cstate-of-the-global-climate-2023%E2%80%9D-report-launch">Secretary-General's video message to the WMO “State of the Global Climate 2023” Report launch</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need leaders to fire the starting gun at COP28 on a race to keep the 1.5 degree limit alive.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS ENCOUNTER</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2023-11-27/secretary-generals-press-encounter-climate-%28and-situation-the-middle-east%29">Secretary-General's press encounter on Climate (and situation in the Middle East)</a></h3> <blockquote>“Leaders must not let the hopes of people around the world for a sustainable planet melt away. They must make COP28 count.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-26/secretary-generals-video-message-the-18th-climate-change-conference-of-youth">Secretary-General's video message to the 18th Climate Change Conference of Youth</a></h3> <blockquote>“I am proud to stand in solidarity with you ahead of this vital COP. Young people are the climate fighters our world needs.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-26/secretary-generals-message-world-sustainable-transport-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Sustainable Transport Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“I am convinced humanity is up to the challenge of breaking our addiction to climate-killing fossil fuels, and creating resilient, efficient and low-carbon transportation systems grounded in innovative renewable energy sources.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-25/secretary-generals-video-message-antarctica">Secretary-General's video message from Antarctica</a></h3> <blockquote>“So as leaders gather for COP28, my message is clear: Break this cycle. And act now to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, protect people from climate chaos, and end the fossil fuel age.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-20/secretary-generals-video-message-the-third-icao-conference-aviation-and-alternative-fuels">Secretary-General's video message to the Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels</a></h3> <blockquote>“By moving at jet speed, you can speed-up the clean energy revolution our world needs.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS CONFERENCE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2023-11-20/secretary-generals-press-conference-unep-emissions-gap-report-launch">Secretary-General's press conference on UNEP Emissions Gap Report Launch</a></h3> <blockquote>“We know it is still possible to make the 1.5 degree limit a reality. And we know how to get there – we have roadmaps from the International Energy Agency and the IPCC.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-14/secretary-generals-message-unfccc-ndc-synthesis-report-launch%C2%A0">Secretary-General's Message - UNFCCC NDC Synthesis Report Launch</a></h3> <blockquote>“Governments must come together to line up the necessary finance, support and partnerships to increase ambition in their national climate plans and swiftly put those plans into action. And developed countries must rebuild trust by delivering on their finance commitments.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-10/secretary-generals-video-message-for-the-paris-peace-forum-%E2%80%9Cseeking-common-ground-world-of-rivalry%E2%80%9D">Secretary-General's video message for the Paris Peace Forum - “Seeking common ground in a world of rivalry”</a></h3> <blockquote>“Seeking common ground means cutting emissions and ensuring climate justice for those who did least to cause this crisis but are paying the highest price – starting at the COP28.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">08</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-08/secretary-generals-message-unep-production-gap-report-launch">Secretary-General's message on UNEP Production Gap Report Launch</a></h3> <blockquote>“Leaders must act now to save humanity from the worst impacts of climate chaos, and profit from the extraordinary benefits of renewable energy.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">06</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-06/secretary-generals-video-message-the-%E2%80%9Cconfluence-of-conscience-uniting-faith-leaders-for-planetary-resurgence%E2%80%9D-conference">Secretary-General's video message to the “Confluence Of Conscience: Uniting Faith Leaders For Planetary Resurgence” Conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need your moral voice and spiritual authority to summon the conscience of leaders, awaken their ambition, and inspire them to do what is needed at COP28 to save our one and only home.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">05</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-05/secretary-generals-message-world-tsunami-awareness-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Tsunami Awareness Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“On World Tsunami Awareness Day, let us commit to leaving no one behind when a tsunami strikes, and work together to secure a safe, prosperous future for all.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-11-02/secretary-generals-message-for-the-adaptation-gap-report-launch">Secretary-General's message for the Adaptation Gap Report Launch</a></h3> <blockquote>“Today’s report shows the gap in adaptation funding is the highest ever. The world must take action to close the adaptation gap and deliver climate justice.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">31</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-31/secretary-generals-message-world-cities-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Cities Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“Cities are engines of economic growth and innovation that hold the key to achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/dsg/statement/2023-10-30/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-of-the-pre-cop28-prepared-for-delivery">Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the opening of the Pre-COP28 [as prepared for delivery]</a></h3> <blockquote>“The solutions are in the hands of us all. What we need is the political will, finance and courage to roll them out at the pace, and at the scale this crisis demands.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-30/secretary-generals-video-message-glaciers-the-mount-everest-region">Secretary-General’s video message on Glaciers from the Mount Everest Region</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must act now to protect people on the frontline and to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees, to avert the worst of climate chaos.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-18/secretary-general%E2%80%99s-remarks-the-3rd-belt-and-road-forum-for-international-cooperation">Secretary-General’s remarks at the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation</a></h3> <blockquote>“We can turn the infrastructure emergency into an infrastructure opportunity, supercharge the implementation of the sustainable development goals, and deliver hope and progress for billions of people and the planet we share.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-18/secretary-generals-video-message-the-un-world-tourism-organisation-general-assembly">Secretary-General's video message to the UN World Tourism Organisation General Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“The climate crisis is threatening many tourist destinations and the very survival of communities around the world.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-16/secretary-generals-message-world-food-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Food Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“The sustainable management of water for agriculture and food production is essential to end hunger, achieve the SDGs, and preserve water for future generations.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-13/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-for-disaster-risk-reduction-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction</a></h3> <blockquote>“Countries must work to break the cycle of poverty and disaster by honouring the Paris Agreement, striving to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-02/secretary-generals-message-for-world-habitat-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's Message for World Habitat Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“On this World Habitat Day, let us pledge to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable human settlements for all people, everywhere.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-02/secretary-generals-video-message-the-international-climate-and-energy-summit">Secretary-General's video message to the International Climate and Energy Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“The Climate Ambition Summit I hosted in New York last month indicated a collective way forward. And it showed that action to meet the 1.5 degree limit is not a dream. It is practical and it is possible.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-22/secretary-generals-video-message-the-alliance-of-small-island-states-%28aosis%29-leaders-meeting">Secretary-General's video message to the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Leaders' Meeting</a></h3> <blockquote>“With global action for climate justice and financial justice, we can create the change you need. The United Nations is with you, every step of the way.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-20/secretary-generals-closing-remarks-the-climate-ambition-summit">Secretary-General's Closing Remarks at the Climate Ambition Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“This started as the Climate Ambition Summit and I believe it ends as the Climate Hope Summit.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-20/secretary-generals-opening-remarks-the-climate-ambition-summit">Secretary-General's opening remarks at the Climate Ambition Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“We can still limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5 degrees. We can still build a world of clear air, green jobs, and affordable clean power for all.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-19/secretary-generals-address-the-general-assembly">Secretary-General's address to the General Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“One Summit will not change the world. But today can be a powerful moment to generate momentum”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-18/secretary-generals-remarks-the-high-level-political-forum-sustainable-development">Secretary-General's remarks to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must end the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-16/secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-of-the-sdg-action-weekend">Secretary-General's remarks to the Opening of the SDG Action Weekend</a></h3> <blockquote>“The SDGs are not about checking boxes. They’re about the hopes, dreams, rights and expectations of people and the health of our natural environment.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-15/secretary-generals-remarks-the-g77-china-summit">Secretary-General's remarks to the G77 & China Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need action now. We need action today.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS CONFERENCE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2023-09-13/secretary-generals-press-conference-prior-the-78th-session-of-the-un-general-assembly">Secretary-General's Press Conference - prior to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“My appeal to world leaders will be clear: This is not a time for posturing or positioning. This is not a time for indifference or indecision. This is a time to come together for real, practical solutions.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">09</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-09/secretary-generals-video-message-the-international-conference-combating-sand-and-dust-storms">Secretary-General's video message to the International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms</a></h3> <blockquote>“Together, we can help to calm the storms, and build a safer, healthier, more sustainable world for us all.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">08</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">PRESS CONFERENCE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2023-09-08/secretary-generals-press-conference-g20">Secretary-General's press conference at G20</a></h3> <blockquote>“I have come to the G20 with a simple but urgent appeal: we cannot go on like this. We must come together and act together for the common good. ”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">07</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-07/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-clean-air-for-blue-skies-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies</a></h3> <blockquote>“Our air is a common good and a common responsibility. Let’s work together to clean it up, protect our health, and leave a healthy planet for generations to come.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">06</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-06/secretary-generals-message-the-hottest-summer-record">Secretary-General's message on the Hottest Summer on Record</a></h3> <blockquote>“Surging temperatures demand a surge in action. Leaders must turn up the heat now for climate solutions.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">05</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-05/secretary-generals-remarks-african-climate-summit">Secretary-General's remarks at African Climate Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Renewable energy could be the African miracle, but we must make it happen.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">01</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-09-01/secretary-generals-video-message-the-african-youth-climate-assembly">Secretary-General's video message to the African Youth Climate Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“The passion and determination of young people around the world is responsible for much of the climate action that we have seen. You are what climate leadership looks like.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-08-12/secretary-generals-message-international-youth-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on International Youth Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“From innovative sustainable technologies and renewable energy, to revolutions in transportation systems and industrial activity, young people must be equipped with skills and knowledge to shape a cleaner, greener, more climate resilient future.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2023-07-27/secretary-generals-press-conference-climate">Secretary-General's press conference - on climate</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must turn a year of burning heat into a year of burning ambition. And accelerate climate action – now.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-07-24/un-secretary-generals-remarks-the-un-food-systems-summit-2-stocktaking-moment-bilingual-delivered-follows-scroll-down-for-all-english">UN Secretary-General's remarks to the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need food systems that can help end the senseless war on our planet. Food systems transformation is fundamental to reducing carbon emissions and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/07/addressing-climate-change-now">The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ remarks at the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council: Adverse impact of climate change on the full realization of the right to food</a></h3> <blockquote>“Addressing climate change is a human rights issue. And the world demands action, now.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-07-03/secretary-generals-video-message-the-80th-session-of-the-marine-environment-protection-committee">Secretary-General's video message to the 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee</a></h3> <blockquote>“This meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee is a chance to steer us towards a clean, prosperous future for the industry – and a safer future for humanity.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-06-22/secretary-generals-remarks-sciences-po-university-bilingual-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at Sciences Po University</a></h3> <blockquote>“Sound the alarm. Stand up for each other and our planet, and human rights.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-06-22/secretary-general-remarks-the-paris-summit-new-global-financing-pact-bilingual-and-scroll-down-for-all-english">Secretary-General remarks at the Paris Summit on a New Global Financing Pact</a></h3> <blockquote>“I have proposed an SDG Stimulus of $500 billion US dollars per year for investments in sustainable development and climate action.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-06-19/secretary-generals-remarks-the-intergov-conference-intl-legally-binding-instrument-under-the-un-convention-the-law-of-the-sea-the-conservation-and-sustainable-use-of">Secretary-General's remarks at the Intergov. Conference on an INT'L Legally Binding Instrument under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction</a></h3> <blockquote>“By acting to counter threats to our planet that go beyond national boundaries, you are demonstrating that global threats deserve global action.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2023-06-15/secretary-generals-press-conference-climate">Secretary-General's press conference - on Climate</a></h3> <blockquote>“I call on all fossil fuel companies to present credible, comprehensive and detailed new transition plans – fully in line with all the recommendations of my High-level Expert Group on net zero pledges.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2023-06-12/secretary-generals-opening-remarks-press-briefing-policy-brief-information-integrity-digital-platforms">Secretary-General's opening remarks at press briefing on Policy Brief on Information Integrity on Digital Platforms</a></h3> <blockquote>“The proliferation of hate and lies in the digital space is causing grave global harm – now. It is fueling conflict, death and destruction – now. It is threatening democracy and human rights – now. It is undermining public health and climate action – now.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">09</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/dsg/statement/2023-06-09/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-member-states-briefing-the-climate-ambition-summit-prepared-for-delivery">Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the Member States Briefing on the Climate Ambition Summit [as prepared for delivery]</a></h3> <blockquote>“We hope and expect that your leaders, the private sector, and civil society organizations, will come to the Summit with credible and ambitious actions and commitments.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">08</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-06-08/secretary-generals-message-world-oceans-day-2023-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Oceans Day 2023</a></h3> <blockquote>“Human-induced climate change is heating our planet, disrupting weather patterns and ocean currents, and altering marine ecosystems and the species living there.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">05</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-06-05/secretary-generals-message-world-environment-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Environment Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“Plastic is made from fossil fuels – the more plastic we produce, the more fossil fuel we burn, and the worse we make the climate crisis. But we have solutions.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">05</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-06-05/secretary-generals-video-message-the-un-habitat-assembly">Secretary-General's video message to the UN HABITAT Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“Multilateralism must support cities to take action on climate, advance access to affordable housing, and deliver the local initiatives needed to make the SDGs a reality.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-05-22/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-for-biological-diversity-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on the International Day for Biological Diversity</a></h3> <blockquote>“Last year’s agreement on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework marked an important step – but now is the time to move from agreement to action.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-D1p5kfTnw">Secretary-General’s video message to the G7 Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Climate action is working – but we are clearly off track. The Acceleration Agenda I proposed aims to make up for lost time.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-05-16/secretary-generals-video-message-the-austrian-world-summit">Secretary-General's video message to the Austrian World Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“On climate, we have all the tools we need to get the job done. But if we waste time, we will be out of time.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-05-16/secretary-generals-video-message-the-8th-wildland-fire-conference">Secretary-General's video message to the 8th Wildland Fire Conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“But by working together, we can build a safer, more sustainable, and more resilient world for all."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-05-02/secretary-generals-video-message-the-petersberg-climate-dialogue">Secretary-General's video message to the Petersberg Climate Dialogue</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must act on science, facts and truth."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2023-04-25/secretary-generals-remarks-the-time-co2-earth-awards-gala-dinner">Secretary-General's remarks at the TIME CO2 Earth Awards</a></h3> <blockquote>“People power is renewable energy that can move the dial."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2023-04-25/secretary-generals-remarks-launch-the-special-edition-of-the-sustainable-development-goals-progress-report">Secretary-General's remarks to launch the Special Edition of the Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report</a></h3> <blockquote>"The agreements reached in 2015 in New York, Addis and Paris stand for peace and prosperity, people and planet. That promise is now in peril."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-04-22/secretary-generals-message-international-mother-earth-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on International Mother Earth Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“This Earth Day, I urge people everywhere to raise your voices – in your schools, workplaces and faith communities, and on social media platforms – and demand leaders make peace with nature."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">VIDEO MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-04-20/secretary-generals-video-message-the-major-economies-forum">Secretary-General's video message to the Major Economies Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“The science is clear: new fossil fuel projects are entirely incompatible with 1.5 degrees."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2023-04-17/secretary-generals-remarks-opening-ceremony-of-the-22nd-session-of-the-un-permanent-forum-indigenous-issues">Secretary-General's remarks at Opening Ceremony of the 22nd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues</a></h3> <blockquote>"Indigenous Peoples hold many of the solutions to the climate crisis and are guardians of the world’s biodiversity… We have so much to learn from their wisdom, knowledge, leadership, experience, and example."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">29</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-03-29/secretary-generals-remarks-the-general-assembly-the-request-of-advisory-opinion-of-the-international-court-of-justice-the-obligations-of-states-respect-of-climate">Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly on the request of an Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>“The climate crisis can only be overcome through cooperation – between peoples, cultures, nations, generations."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">29</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-03-29/secretary-generals-video-message-the-economist-impacts-8th-annual-sustainability-week">Secretary-General's video message to the Economist Impact's 8th Annual Sustainability Week</a></h3> <blockquote>“We have never been better equipped to solve the climate challenge – but we must move into high gear now."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-03-22/secretary-generals-remarks-the-united-nations-water-conference-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-and-all-french">Secretary-General's remarks at the United Nations Water Conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“Now is the moment for game-changing commitments to bring the Water Action Agenda to life."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-03-20/secretary-generals-video-message-for-press-conference-launch-the-synthesis-report-of-the-intergovernmental-panel-climate-change">Secretary-General's video message for press conference to launch the Synthesis Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>“We have never been better equipped to solve the climate challenge – but we must move into warp speed climate action now."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-03-13/secretary-generals-video-message-the-58th-session-of-the-intergovernmental-panel-climate-change">Secretary-General's video message to the 58th Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>“The facts are not in question. But our actions are."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-02-27/un-secretary-generals-remarks-the-52nd-session-of-the-human-rights-council-bilingual-delivered-scroll-further-down-for-all-french-and-all-english">UN Secretary-General's remarks to the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council</a></h3> <blockquote>“Fossil fuel producers and their financiers must understand one simple truth: pursuing mega-profits when so many people are losing their lives and rights, now and in the future, is totally unacceptable."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/una-usa_global_engagement_summit.pdf">ASG Hart’s Remarks to the Global Engagement Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must act now. The time for excuses, delayed action and incrementalism is over."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/dsg/statement/2023-02-14/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-oslo-energy-forum-prepared-for-delivery">Deputy Secretary-General's remarks to the Oslo Energy Forum [as prepared for delivery]</a></h3> <blockquote>“Above all, we must focus on two urgent outcomes: cutting emissions and achieving climate justice."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-02-14/secretary-generals-remarks-the-security-council-debate-sea-level-rise-implications-for-international-peace-and-security">Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council Debate on "Sea-level Rise: Implications for International Peace and Security"</a></h3> <blockquote>“Sea-level rise is not only a threat in itself. It is a threat-multiplier."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">6</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-02-06/secretary-generals-briefing-the-general-assembly-priorities-for-2023-scroll-down-for-bilingual-delivered-all-english-and-all-french-versions">Secretary-General's briefing to the General Assembly on Priorities for 2023</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need a renewables revolution, not a self-destructive fossil fuel resurgence."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-01-18/secretary-generals-remarks-the-world-economic-forum">Secretary-General's remarks at the World Economic Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“Today, fossil fuel producers and their enablers are still racing to expand production, knowing full well that this business model is inconsistent with human survival."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-01-14/secretary-generals-video-message-the-13th-session-of-the-irena-assembly-%E2%80%9Cworld-energy-transition-%E2%80%93-the-global-stocktake%E2%80%9D">Secretary-General's video message to the 13th session of the IRENA Assembly: “World Energy Transition – The Global Stocktake”</a></h3> <blockquote>“If we are to avert climate catastrophe, renewables are the only credible path forward."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">09</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-01-09/un-secretary-generals-remarks-the-international-conference-climate-resilient-pakistan-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at the International Conference on a Climate Resilient Pakistan</a></h3> <blockquote>“Words are not enough. Without action, climate catastrophe is coming for all of us."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2022-12-19/secretary-generals-remarks-end-of-year-press-conference-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at End-of-Year Press Conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“The global emissions gap is growing. The 1.5-degree goal is gasping for breath. National climate plans are falling woefully short. And yet, we are not retreating. We are fighting back."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/dsg/statement/2022-12-15/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-high-level-segment-of-cop-15-prepared-for-delivery">Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the High-Level Segment of COP-15</a></h3> <blockquote>“Together we can protect the web of life that makes our planet unique — and ensure that humanity prospers in harmony with nature."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">07</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2022-12-07/un-secretary-generals-press-conference-cop15-biodiversity-conference-delivered">Secretary-General's opening remarks at Press Stakeout at COP15 Biodiversity Conference in Montreal</a></h3> <blockquote>“Climate action and protection of biodiversity are two sides of the same coin."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">06</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-12-06/secretary-generals-remarks-the-un-biodiversity-conference-%E2%80%94-cop15-bilingual-delivered-follows-scroll-down-for-all-english-and-all-french">Secretary-General's remarks at the UN Biodiversity Conference — COP15</a></h3> <blockquote>“Together, let’s adopt and deliver an ambitious framework — a peace pact with nature — and pass on a better, greener, bluer and more sustainable world to our children."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-11-19/statement-the-secretary-general-the-conclusion-of-cop27%C2%A0-sharm-el-sheikh%C2%A0%C2%A0">Secretary-General's statement at the conclusion of COP27</a></h3> <blockquote>“Together, let’s not relent in the fight for climate justice and climate ambition. We can and must win this battle for our lives." </blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2022-11-17/secretary-generals-remarks-cop27-stakeout-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at COP27 stakeout</a></h3> <blockquote>“The world is watching and has a simple message to all of us: stand and deliver. Deliver the kind of meaningful climate action that people and planet so desperately need.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-11-15/secretary-generals-remarks-the-g20-session-food-and-energy-crises-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the G20 session on food and energy crises [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“There is no way we can defeat climate change without a Climate Solidarity Pact between developed countries and large emerging economies. […] The Just Energy Transition Partnerships are an important first step.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2022-11-14/opening-remarks-of-the-secretary-general-press-conference-g20-summit">Opening remarks of the Secretary-General at press conference at G20 Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“The goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees is slipping away. We are dangerously close to tipping points at which climate chaos could become irreversible. Science tells us that global heating beyond that limit poses an existential threat to all life on earth. But global emissions, and temperatures, continue to rise.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-11-09/secretary-generals-remarks-launch-of-al-gores-climate-trace-initiative-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at launch of Al Gore's Climate TRACE initiative</a></h3> <blockquote>“We have huge emissions gaps, finance gaps, adaptation gaps. But those gaps cannot be effectively addressed without plugging the data gaps. After all, it is impossible to effectively manage and control what we cannot measure.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-11-08/secretary-generals-remarks-launch-of-report-of-high-level-expert-group-net-zero-commitments-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at launch of report of High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“Calling the new report of his independent Net-zero Expert Group on Emissions Commitments “a how-to guide to ensure credible, accountable net-zero pledges,” the Secretary-General today stressed that “using bogus ‘net-zero’ pledges to cover up massive fossil fuel expansion is reprehensible.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">7</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2022-11-07/un-secretary-generals-remarks-joint-press-encounter-prime-minister-of-pakistan-shehbaz-sharif">Secretary-General's remarks at joint press encounter with Prime Minister of Pakistan</a></h3> <blockquote>“There are moments in our life that become unforgettable and that mark us deeply. My last visit to Pakistan was one of these moments. To see an area flooded that is three times the size of my country, Portugal. To see the loss of life, the loss of crops, the loss of livelihoods.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">7</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-11-07/secretary-generals-remarks-the-launch-of-the-early-warnings-for-all-executive-action-plan-delivered">Secretary-General’s remarks at the launch of early warning for all executive action plan </a></h3> <blockquote>“Universal early warning coverage can save lives and deliver huge financial benefits. Just 24 hours’ notice of an impending hazardous event can cut damage by 30 per cent. And yet, around the world, vulnerable communities have no way of knowing that hazardous weather is on its way.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">7</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-11-07/secretary-generals-remarks-high-level-opening-of-cop27-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-version">Secretary-General's remarks to High-Level opening of COP27</a></h3> <blockquote>“The science is clear: any hope of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees means achieving global net zero emissions by 2050.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">6</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-11-06/secretary-generals-video-message-the-launch-of-the-world-meteorological-organizations-provisional-state-of-the-global-climate-report-2022">Secretary-General’s message at the launch of the Provisional State of the Global Climate 2022</a></h3> <blockquote>“As COP27 gets underway, our planet is sending a distress signal. The latest State of the Global Climate report is a chronicle of climate chaos.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-11-03/secretary-generals-message-the-launch-of-the-united-nations-environment-programme-adaptation-gap-report">Secretary-General’s message at the launch of UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report</a></h3> <blockquote>“Today’s UNEP Adaptation Gap report makes clear that the world is failing to protect people from the here-and-now impacts of the climate crisis.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-10-27/secretary-generals-video-message-the-release-of-the-united-nations-environment-programme-emissions-gap-report">Secretary-General's video message on the Release of the United Nations Environment Programme Emissions Gap Report</a></h3> <blockquote>"Commitments to net zero are worth zero without the plans, policies and actions to back it up. Our world cannot afford any more greenwashing, fake movers or late movers."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/unsg_message_lancet_report.pdf">Message on lancet countdown: tracking progress on health and climate change</a></h3> <blockquote>"The science is clear: massive, common-sense investments in renewable energy and climate resilience will secure a healthier, safer life for people in every country."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-10-13/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-for-disaster-risk-reduction-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction</a></h3> <blockquote>"People need adequate warning to prepare for extreme weather events. That is why I am calling for universal early warning coverage in the next five years. Early warning systems – and the ability to act on them -- are proven lifesavers."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">LETTER</span> <h3><a href="https://news.un.org/pages/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SG-letter-to-G20-Finance-Ministers-Central-Bank-Gov.pdf">Secretary-General letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors</a></h3> <blockquote>“The COVID-19 pandemic, impacts of the war in Ukraine seen in the rising cost of living and tightening financial conditions and unsustainable debt burdens, along with the escalating climate emergency, are wreaking havoc on economies across the globe.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2022-10-03/secretary-generals-press-encounter-pre-cop27">Secretary-General's remarks at press encounter on Pre-Cop27</a></h3> <blockquote>"Starting today, government representatives are meeting in Kinshasa for the critical pre-COP that will set the stage. The work ahead is immense. As immense as the climate impacts we are seeing around the world."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-10-03/secretary-generals-message-world-habitat-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Habitat Day</a></h3> <blockquote>"On World Habitat Day, let us pledge to live up to our shared responsibility to one another."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/dsg_remarks_-_3_oct.pdf">Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at pre-COP27 discussions</a></h3> <blockquote>"We need progress at COP27. Progress that shows that leaders fully comprehend the scale of the emergency we face and the value of COP, as a space where world leaders come together to solve problems and take responsibility."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-09-20/secretary-generals-video-message-countdown-cop15-leaders-event-for-nature-positive-world">Secretary-General's video message to Countdown to COP15: Leaders Event for a Nature-Positive World</a></h3> <blockquote>"Today’s suicidal war on nature will have devastating consequences for us all. It is fueling the climate crisis, driving species to extinction, and destroying ecosystems. It is making growing areas of our planet inhospitable, driving conflict and pandemics, and jeopardizing our Sustainable Development Goals."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-09-20/secretary-generals-address-the-general-assembly-trilingual-delivered-follows-scroll-further-down-for-all-english-and-all-french">UN Secretary-General's Address to the General Assembly [Trilingual]</a></h3> <blockquote>"Polluters must pay. Today, I am calling on all developed economies to tax the windfall profits of fossil fuel companies. Those funds should be re-directed in two ways: to countries suffering loss and damage caused by the climate crisis; and to people struggling with rising food and energy prices."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">MESSAGE</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-09-13/secretary-generals-video-message-the-launch-of-the-united-science-2022-report">UN Secretary-General’s message at launch of the United in Science Report</a></h3> <blockquote>"This year’s United in Science report shows climate impacts heading into uncharted territories of destruction. Yet each year we double-down on this fossil fuel addiction, even as the symptoms get rapidly worse."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/dsg/statement/2022-09-05/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-africa-adaptation-finance-forum-gca-high-level-dialogue-for-cop27-prepared-for-delivery">Time to make good on adaptation promises</a></h3> <blockquote>“Now is the time for solidarity and keeping the promise to humankind while protecting our planet,” said Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed at the Africa Adaptation Finance Forum in the lead-up to COP27, calling on developed countries to step up funding for the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the worsening climate impacts.</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-08-09/un-secretary-general-remarks-one-billion-tree-campaign-planting-event">UN Secretary-General remarks at One Billion Tree campaign planting event</a></h3> <blockquote>"My generation declared war on nature - with climate change with the loss of biodiversity, with pollution. Nature is striking back. Striking back with storms, with desertification with floods, with disasters that are making life very difficult for many people around the world and causing many victims."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2022-08-08/secretary-generals-remarks-the-press-japan-national-press-club">UN Secretary-General’s remarks to the press in Japan</a></h3> <blockquote>"We need solidarity to combat the climate crisis. Japan itself is seeing the consequences of our exploitation of fossil fuels, with an unusual stretch of extreme heat earlier this year, followed by torrential rain."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Conference Transcript</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2022-08-03/press-conference-the-secretary-general-and-rebeca-grynspan-secretary-general-of-unctad-%E2%80%93-the-launch-of-the-third-brief-the-global-crisis-response-group-energy">UN Secretary-General launches the Global Crisis Response Group’s latest brief on the global energy crisis</a></h3> <blockquote>"I urge people everywhere to send a clear message to the fossil fuel industry and their financiers that this grotesque greed is punishing the poorest and most vulnerable people, while destroying our only common home, the planet."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-07-18/secretary-generals-video-message-the-petersberg-dialogue">Secretary-General's video message to the Petersberg Dialogue</a></h3> <blockquote>“This has to be the decade of decisive climate action. That means trust, multilateralism and collaboration. We have a choice. Collective action or collective suicide. It is in our hands.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-07-13/secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-of-the-2022-high-level-segment-of-ecosoc-ministerial-segment-of-high-level-political-forum-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at the opening of the 2022 High-level Segment of ECOSOC, Ministerial Segment of High-Level Political Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“Ending the global addiction to fossil fuels through a renewable energy revolution is priority number one.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-07-03/un-secretary-generals-remarks-the-43rd-regular-meeting-of-the-caricom-conference-delivered">UN Secretary-General's remarks at the 43rd Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“The Caribbean is ground zero for the global climate emergency.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-06-27/un-secretary-generals-opening-remarks-united-nations-ocean-conference-delivered">UN Secretary-General's opening remarks to United Nations Ocean Conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“Sustainable ocean management could help the ocean produce as much as six times more food and generate 40 times more renewable energy than it currently does.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-06-17/secretary-generals-virtual-remarks-major-economies-forum-energy-and-climate-delivered">UN Secretary-General's virtual remarks to Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate</a></h3> <blockquote>“Renewables not only fight the climate crisis, they support energy security. The time for hedging bets has ended. The world has gambled on fossil fuels and lost.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-06-14/secretary-generals-video-message-the-sixth-austrian-world-summit">UN Secretary-General’s video message to the 6th Austrian World Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“New funding for fossil fuel exploration and production infrastructure is delusional. I repeat my call for G20 governments to dismantle coal infrastructure, with a full phase-out by 2030 for OECD countries and 2040 for all others.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-06-02/secretary-generals-remarks-stockholm50-international-meeting-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to Stockholm+50 international meeting</a></h3> <blockquote>“Let us recommit – in words and deeds – to the spirit of responsibility enshrined in the 1972 Stockholm Declaration.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">1</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/remarks_of_special_adviser_to_the_secretary-general_on_climate_action_and_assistant_secretary-general_for_climate_action_selwin_hart_to_un_global_compact_leaders_summit_1.pdf">Remarks of Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Climate Action and Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Action, Selwin Hart, to the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“With just six months until COP27 in Egypt, the world is way off track to meet our collective goals on mitigation, finance and adaptation. We have less than a decade to reverse course.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-04-22/secretary-generals-message-international-mother-earth-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on International Mother Earth Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“Let us make sure our leaders bring the ambition and action needed to address our triple planetary emergency. Because we have only one Mother Earth. We must do everything we can to protect her.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">4</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262847">Secretary-General's video message on the launch of the third IPCC report</a></h3> <blockquote>“Demand that renewable energy is introduced now – at speed and at scale. Demand an end to coal-fired power. Demand an end to all fossil fuel subsidies.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">31</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262772">Secretary-General's remarks at the launch of the the High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities</a></h3> <blockquote>“If we don’t see significant and sustained emissions reductions this decade, the window of opportunity to keep 1.5 alive will be closed – and closed forever.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262475">Secretary-General's message on World Meteorological Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“Today I announce the United Nations will spearhead new action to ensure every person on Earth is protected by early warning systems within five years.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262472">Secretary-General's message on World Water Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“On this World Water Day, let us commit to intensifying collaboration among sectors and across borders so we can sustainably balance the needs of people and nature and harness groundwater for current and future generations.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262466">Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Forests</a></h3> <blockquote>“On this International Day of Forests, let us recommit to healthy forests for healthier livelihoods.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262502">Secretary-General's remarks to Economist Sustainability Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Instead of hitting the brakes on the decarbonization of the global economy, now is the time to put the pedal to the metal towards a renewable energy future.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262094">Secretary-General's message on World Wildlife Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“On this World Wildlife Day let us commit to preserving our invaluable and irreplaceable wildlife for the benefit and delight of current and future generations.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262096">Secretary-General's video message to UNEP@50: Special Session of the UN Environment Assembly</a></h3> <blockquote>“UNEP's science, policy work, coordination and advocacy has helped to right environmental wrongs around the world and raise awareness of the importance of the environmental dimension of sustainable development.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262102">Secretary-General's video message to the Press Conference Launch of IPCC Report</a></h3> <blockquote>“Every fraction of a degree matters. Every voice can make a difference. And every second counts.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/261965">Secretary-General's video message to the Club de Lisboa conference: "Energizing the World while preserving the planet"</a></h3> <blockquote>“Every country must strengthen their Nationally Determined Contributions until they collectively deliver the 45 per cent emissions reduction needed by 2030.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/261517">Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly on his Priorities for 2022</a></h3> <blockquote>“The battle to keep the 1.5-degree goal alive will be won or lost in this decade.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/261415">Secretary-General's remarks to the World Economic Forum [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“Turning this ship around will take immense willpower and ingenuity from governments and businesses alike, in every major-emitting nation.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/261406">Secretary-General's video message to the Twelfth Session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)</a></h3> <blockquote>“By investing in a renewable energy future, we can support pandemic recovery and build resilient societies and sustainable and inclusive economies.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="row topmargin bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/ecosoc/sites/www.un.org.ecosoc/files/files/en/president/2022/closing-statement-ecosoc-president-14-december-2021.pdf">Closing remarks by Collen Kelapile, President of ECOSOC, at the briefing on the outcomes of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)</a></h3> <blockquote>“The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development offers a roadmap to pursue climate action and sustainable development in an integrated, inclusive and resilient manner.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/ecosoc/sites/www.un.org.ecosoc/files/files/en/president/2022/statement-ecosoc-president-14-december-2021.pdf">Opening remarks by Collen Kelapile, President of ECOSOC, at the briefing on the outcomes of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)</a></h3> <blockquote>“The Glasgow Climate Pact to keep global warming to 1.5C and the other important commitments are a sign of progress.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/261092">Secretary-General's remarks at Security Council debate on Security in the Context of Terrorism and Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>“Climate impacts compound conflicts and exacerbate fragility.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260645">Secretary-General's statement on the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26</a></h3> <blockquote>“Success or failure is not an act of nature. It’s in our hands.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/cop26-reaches-consensus-on-key-actions-to-address-climate-change-0">Patricia Espinosa: COP26 Reaches Consensus on Key Actions to Address Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>“For every announcement made, we look forward to both firm plans and the fine print.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260603">Secretary-General's remarks to Global Climate Action High-Level Event - as delivered</a></h3> <blockquote>“Only together can we keep 1.5 degrees within reach and the equitable and resilient world we need.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260588">Secretary-General's video message for the Caring for Climate High-Level Meeting</a></h3> <blockquote>“Private sector finance must be aligned with a credible net-zero, resilient and sustainable development pathway.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">4</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021/11/selwinhart_remarks_nov4.pdf">Delivered remarks of Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Climate Action and Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Action, Selwin Hart, to Powering the World Past Coal event at COP26</a></h3> <blockquote>“We now need all G20 countries to commit to phase-out coal based on the science. OECD countries by 2030, and globally by 2040.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260462">Secretary-General's remarks to the Climate Vulnerable Forum Leaders Dialogue [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“Every country and region must commit to net zero emissions and pursue concrete and credible near-term targets.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">1</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260423">Secretary-General's remarks to the World Leaders Summit - COP 26 [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must listen — and we must act — and we must choose wisely.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260414">Secretary-General's video message to the 16th Conference of Youth (COY) of UNFCCC COP26</a></h3> <blockquote>“I will continue to call on every country to ensure young people have a seat at the climate decision making table.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260321">Opening remarks at the launch of the Emissions Gap 2021 Report press conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“The time for closing the leadership gap must begin in Glasgow.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260330">Secretary-General's remarks to the High-Level Meeting on Delivering Climate Action - for People, Planet & Prosperity</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need decarbonization now, across every sector in every country.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="p2021-10-20_dsg_remarks_-_mgi-ksa_oct25.pdf">Deputy Secretary-General remarks at the Middle East Green Initiative Summit 2021</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need to urgently peak, reduce, and stabilize global green-house gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260108">UN Secretary-General's video remarks to World Bank/IMF Event on Making Climate Action Count</a></h3> <blockquote>“As COP26 approaches, it is essential for all humanity that we fulfil the promise of the Paris Agreement.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260096">Secretary-General's remarks to the Second Global Sustainable Transport Conference [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must act together, smartly, and quickly, to make the next nine years count.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259997">Secretary-General's video message to Leaders Summit of the UN Biodiversity Conference</a></h3> <blockquote>“Ecosystem collapse could cost almost three trillion US dollars annually by 2030.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">04</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259862">Secretary-General's message on World Habitat Day 2021</a></h3> <blockquote>“On World Habitat Day, let us work together to harness the transformative potential of sustainable urban action for the benefit of our planet and all people.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">04</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259892">Secretary-General's remarks at the UNCTAD 15 Opening Ceremony</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need to turn this around with a bold, sustainable and inclusive global recovery.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259808">Secretary-General's remarks to Pre-COP26</a></h3> <blockquote>“It is essential for all humanity that we fulfil the promise of the Paris Agreement.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259790">Secretary-General’s Video Message to Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition (Pre-COP Youth Event)</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need young people everywhere to keep raising your voices.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259559">Opening remarks to High-level Dialogue on Energy</a></h3> <blockquote>“Investing in clean, affordable energy for all will improve the well-being of billions of people.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259484">Secretary-General's remarks at the Food Systems Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must build a world where healthy and nutritious food is available and affordable for everyone, everywhere.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259472">Secretary-General’s remarks to the Security Council High-level Open Debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Climate and Security</a></h3> <blockquote>“Much bolder climate action is needed ahead of COP 26 – with G20 nations in the lead – to maintain international peace and security.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259280">Statement by the Secretary-General on the announcements by the United States and China on climate action</a></h3> <blockquote>“All countries must bring their highest level of ambition to Glasgow if we are to keep the 1.5-degree goal of the Paris Agreement within reach.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259178">Secretary-General's remarks to the media following the Informal Leaders Roundtable on Climate Action</a></h3> <blockquote>“Governments must shift subsidies away from fossil fuels and progressively phase out coal use.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259103">Secretary-General's remarks to Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need more ambition on finance, adaptation and mitigation.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259106">Statement by the Secretary-General on the report by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>“The fight against climate change will only succeed if everyone comes together to promote more ambition, more cooperation and more credibility.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259046">Secretary-General's message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer</a></h3> <blockquote>“The Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment show us that by acting together, anything is possible.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/259082">Secretary-General's video message to the media on the launch of United in Science Climate Report</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need all countries to present more ambitious and achievable Nationally Determined Contributions.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/258920">Secretary-General's remarks to the High-Level Dialogue of the Americas on Climate Action</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need a breakthrough on adaptation and resilience.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">6</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/258896">Deputy Secretary-General's video message for the High-Level Dialogue “Adaptation Acceleration Imperative for COP26” - as convened by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)</a></h3> <blockquote>“The IPCC findings provide irrefutable evidence that billions of lives are at risk unless we rapidly cut emissions.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/secretary-generals-statement-the-ipcc-working-group-1-report-the-physical-science-basis-of-the-sixth-assessment">Secretary-General's statement on the IPCC Working Group 1 Report on the Physical Science Basis of the Sixth Assessment</a></h3> <blockquote>“As today’s report makes clear, there is no time for delay and no room for excuses.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-07-25/statement-the-secretary-general-the-g20-ministerial-meeting-environment-climate-and-energy">Statement by the Secretary-General on the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Environment, Climate and Energy</a></h3> <blockquote>“With less than 100 days left before COP 26, I urge all G20 and other leaders to commit to net zero by mid-century, present more ambitious 2030 national climate plans and deliver on concrete policies and actions aligned with a net zero future.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-07-09/secretary-generals-remarks-third-g20-meeting-of-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-prepared-for-delivery">Secretary-General's remarks to Third G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors</a></h3> <blockquote>“The G20 must set ambitious, clear and credible climate policies.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-07-08/secretary-generals-video-remarks-launch-of-the-first-hydromet-gap-report">Secretary-General's video remarks at launch of the First Hydromet Gap Report</a></h3> <blockquote>“It presents the challenges of the complex global and local undertaking required for effective weather and climate forecast services and it proposes priority solutions to scale up hydromet development.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-07-08/secretary-generals-video-message-the-first-climate-vulnerable-finance-summit">Secretary-General's video message to the First Climate Vulnerable Finance Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Developing countries need reassurance that their ambition will be met with much-needed financial and technical support.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">1</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-07-01/secretary-generals-video-message-the-austria-world-summit">Secretary-General's video message to the Austria World Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“All plans and initiatives must be ambitious, credible and verifiable.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2021-06-11/secretary-generals-virtual-press-conference-the-g7-summit-revised">Secretary-General's virtual Press Conference at the G7 Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“In the developing world, people are already suffering and need support to build resilience.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-06-08/secretary-generals-closing-remarks-insurance-development-forum">Secretary-General's closing remarks to Insurance Development Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“Investments should not be contributing to climate pollution but should be directed towards climate solutions.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-06-05/secretary-generals-message-world-environment-day-scroll-down-for-french-version">Secretary-General's message on World Environment Day</a></h3> <blockquote>“The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is a global call to action. Everyone can contribute.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-06-02/secretary-generals-video-remarks-clean-energy-ministerial-meeting">Secretary-General's video remarks to Clean Energy Ministerial meeting</a></h3> <blockquote>“This decade must also be when renewable energy overtakes fossil fuels.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-05-30/secretary-generals-video-message-the-partnering-for-green-growth-summit">Secretary-General's video message to the Partnering for Green Growth Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Tackling climate change head-on will help protect the most vulnerable people from the next crisis while sustaining a job-rich recovery from the pandemic.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-05-25/secretary-generals-remarks-the-global-roundtable-transforming-extractive-industries-for-sustainable-development-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the Global Roundtable on Transforming Extractive Industries for Sustainable Development [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“All public and private finance in the extractives sector should be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/dsg/statement/2021-05-21/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-g7-climate-and-environment-ministerial-meeting-delivered">Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at G7 Climate and Environment Ministerial Meeting [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“The G7 holds great sway to ensure that 2021 is a pivotal year for people and planet.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/dsg_remarks_at_the_petersberg_climate_dialogue_in_nyc.pdf">Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the "Petersberg Climate Dialogue in New York" Event</a></h3> <blockquote>“We have six months to deliver concrete results at COP26 and find a balanced and ambitious package on mitigation, adaptation and finance.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">6</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-05-06/secretary-generals-remarks-2021-petersberg-climate-dialogue-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at 2021 Petersberg Climate Dialogue [as delivered]</a></h3> <blockquote>“We have six months until COP26. We must make them count.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-04-22/secretary-generals-statement-the-conclusion-of-the-opening-session-of-the-leaders-summit-climate">Secretary-General's statement at the Conclusion of the Opening Session of the Leaders Summit on Climate</a></h3> <blockquote>“I welcome the announcement of new and enhanced nationally determined contributions.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbJV5iAQGO4">Secretary-General's video message on International Mother Earth Day 2021</a></h3> <blockquote>“Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is a chance to set the world on a cleaner, greener, more sustainable path.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2021-04-19/remarks-press-conference-launch-state-of-global-climate-2020-report">Opening remarks at press conference to launch the "State of the Global Climate in 2020 Report"</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need radical changes from all financial institutions, public and private, to ensure that they fund sustainable and resilient development for all.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-04-16/un-secretary-generals-remarks-meeting-leading-mayors-supported-c40-cities-“advancing-carbon-neutral-resilient-recovery-for-cities-and-nations”%C2%A0final-text">UN Secretary-General's remarks to Meeting with Leading Mayors Supported by C40 Cities: “Advancing a Carbon-Neutral, Resilient Recovery for Cities and Nations”</a></h3> <blockquote>“Cities are already succeeding on climate action. The challenge is to speed up, and scale up.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">6</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-04-06/secretary-generals-remarks-the-leaders-dialogue-the-africa-covid-climate-emergency-delivering-the-africa-adaptation-acceleration-programme-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at the Leaders' Dialogue on the Africa COVID-Climate Emergency: Delivering the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme</a></h3> <blockquote>“We can provide universal access to energy in Africa primarily through renewable energy.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">31</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/dsg/statement/2021-03-31/deputy-secretary-generals-opening-remarks-climate-and-development-ministerial-meeting-prepared-for-delivery">Deputy Secretary-General's opening remarks at Climate and Development Ministerial Meeting [as prepared for delivery]</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must deliver concrete action now to protect the most vulnerable from more severe and frequent climate impacts.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021/03/earth-hour-2021-sg-statement.pdf">Secretary-General's video message for Earth Hour 2021</a></h3> <blockquote>“The United Nations is proud to join in the global effort to mark Earth Hour. It’s a reminder that small actions can make a big difference.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/secretary-generals-video-remarks-the-2021-ministerial-climate-action-convened-china-eu-canada">Secretary-General's video remarks to the 2021 Ministerial on Climate Action, convened by China-EU-Canada</a></h3> <blockquote>“Together, we must support the communities that are affected, through a just transition that provides decent jobs and a clean environment.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-03-02/secretary-generals-video-message-powering-past-coal-alliance-summit">Secretary-General's video message to Powering Past Coal Alliance Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Phasing out coal from the electricity sector is the single most important step to get in line with the 1.5 degree goal.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-02-26/secretary-general’s-statement-the-unfccc-initial-nationally-determined-contributions-synthesis-report">Secretary-General’s statement on the UNFCCC Initial Nationally Determined Contributions Synthesis Report</a></h3> <blockquote>“2021 is a make or break year to confront the global climate emergency.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-02-24/secretary-generals-message-marking-second-anniversary-of-costa-rica-national-decarbonization-plan">Secretary-General's message marking Second Anniversary of Costa Rica National Decarbonization Plan</a></h3> <blockquote>“As we strive to expand this coalition, the international community must also turn those pledges into concrete plans.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-02-23/secretary-generals-remarks-the-security-council-addressing-climate-related-security-risks-international-peace-and-security-through-mitigation-and-resilience-building">Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on addressing climate-related security risks to international peace and security through mitigation and resilience building</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need to embrace a concept of security that puts people at its centre.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-02-19/secretary-generals-remarks-event-marking-the-united-states-rejoining-the-paris-agreement-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to event marking the United States rejoining the Paris Agreement</a></h3> <blockquote>“Today is a day of hope, as the United States officially rejoins the Paris Agreement. This is good news for the United States — and for the world.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2021-02-08/remarks-briefing-member-states-incoming-cop26-president%C2%A0">Secretary-General's Remarks at briefing to Member States by incoming COP26 President</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need every voice at the table. As we collectively address our climate emergency, no voice, and no solution, should be left behind.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2021-01-28/remarks-member-states-priorities-for-2021">Secretary-General's Remarks to Member States on Priorities for 2021</a></h3> <blockquote>“Let’s keep building the global coalition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-01-25/secretary-generals-special-address-davos-agenda-delivered">Secretary-General's special address at Davos Agenda</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need you more than ever to help us change course, end fragility, avert climate catastrophe and build the equitable and sustainable future we want and we need.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-01-25/secretary-generals-remarks-the-climate-adaptation-summit-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the Climate Adaptation Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Adaptation cannot be the neglected half of the climate equation.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-01-11/secretary-generals-remarks-the-cop26-roundtable-clean-power-transition-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to the COP26 Roundtable on Clean Power Transition</a></h3> <blockquote>“We must invest in a future of affordable renewable energy for all people, everywhere.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2021-01-11/secretary-generals-remarks-the-one-planet-summit-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english">Secretary-General's remarks to the One Planet Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“2021 must be the year to reconcile humanity with nature.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-12-12/secretary-generals-remarks-the-climate-ambition-summit-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-version">Secretary-General's remarks at the Climate Ambition Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“Climate action is the barometer of leadership in today’s world. It is what people and planet need at this time.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-12-02/secretary-generals-address-columbia-university-the-state-of-the-planet-scroll-down-for-language-versions">Secretary-General's address at Columbia University: "The State of the Planet"</a></h3> <blockquote>“Making peace with nature is the defining task of the 21st century. It must be the top, top priority for everyone, everywhere.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-11-19/secretary-generals-remarks-climate-action-european-council-foreign-relations">Secretary-General's remarks on Climate Action to European Council on Foreign Relations</a></h3> <blockquote>“It is essential that the European Union commits to reducing emissions by at least 55 per cent by 2030. The Climate Ambition Summit on the five-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement represents a clear opportunity for the EU to present its more ambitious climate plan.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-11-18/secretary-generals-remarks-youth4climate-virtual-event">Secretary-General's remarks to Youth4Climate Virtual Event</a></h3> <blockquote>“Major and rapid change is exactly what we need in the fight against climate disruption. And no group is more effective in pushing leaders to change course than you.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-11-12/secretary-generals-video-message-for-finance-common-summit">Secretary-General's video message for "Finance in Common" Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“The decisions we make now will determine the course of the next 30 years and beyond: Emissions must fall by half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions no later than 2050 to reach the 1.5C goal.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-11-12/secretary-generals-remarks-paris-peace-forum-prepared-for-delivery-scroll-down-for-english-version">Secretary-General's remarks at Paris Peace Forum [as prepared for delivery; scroll down for English version]</a></h3> <blockquote>“2021 must be the year of a leap forward towards carbon neutrality.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-11-09/secretary-generals-video-message-green-horizon-summit">Secretary-General's video message to Green Horizon Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>“All governments, cities, financial institutions and private businesses must establish their transition plans for net zero emissions by 2050 and start with concrete policies now. Together we can achieve carbon neutrality for a sustainable future.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-10-12/secretary-generals-video-message-for-climate-action-network-%E2%80%98world-we-want-public-mobilization-campaign">Secretary-General's video message for Climate Action Network: ‘World We Want' Public Mobilization Campaign</a></h3> <blockquote>“There is much work ahead for the global community to build greater climate justice and resilience, as we strive for net-zero emissions by 2050. But I remain optimistic.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">7</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-10-07/secretary-generals-video-remarks-climate-vulnerable-forum">Secretary-General's video remarks to Climate Vulnerable Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>“All countries are threatened by climate change, but some are more vulnerable than others.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">7</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-10-07/secretary-generals-video-message-daring-cities-virtual-forum-urban-leaders-and-climate-change">Secretary-General's video message to Daring Cities Virtual Forum: Urban Leaders and Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>“We need cities to commit to net zero emissions before 2050, and a 45 per cent reduction by 2030.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-09-24/secretary-generals-remarks-high-level-roundtable-climate-ambition-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks to High-level Roundtable on Climate Ambition</a></h3> <blockquote>“The climate emergency is fully upon us, and we have no time to waste. The answer to our existential crisis is swift, decisive, scaled up action and solidarity among nations.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://bit.ly/3hCOfMH">19th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture "The Rise of Renewables: Shining a Light on a Sustainable Future</a></h3> <blockquote>“As governments mobilize trillions of dollars to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, their decisions will have climate consequences for decades.”</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-07-09/remarks-international-energy-agency-clean-energy-transition-summit">Remarks to International Energy Agency Clean Energy Transition Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>"It is vital that we bring sharper focus on the need to transition away from fossil fuels and toward a clean energy future."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-06-08/remarks-world-oceans-day">Remarks on World Oceans Day</a></h3> <blockquote>"We have a responsibility to correct our relationship with the oceans."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-04-30/remarks-virtual-press-briefing-un-headquarters">Opening remarks at virtual press briefing from UN Headquarters</a></h3> <blockquote>"Recovery needs to go hand-in-hand with climate action."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-04-28/remarks-petersberg-climate-dialogue">Remarks to Petersberg Climate Dialogue</a></h3> <blockquote>"Delayed climate action will cost us vastly more each year in terms of lost lives and livelihoods, crippled businesses and damaged economies."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-03-10/wmo-state-of-the-climate-2019-report-remarks">Opening remarks at press conference on WMO State of the Climate 2019 Report</a></h3> <blockquote>"We have no time to lose if we are to avert climate catastrophe."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-02-27/remarks-new-school-women-and-power">Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks at the New School: "Women and Power"</a></h3> <blockquote>"Gender equality, including men stepping up and taking responsibility, is essential if we are to beat the climate emergency."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-02-16/remarks-sustainable-development-and-climate-change">Remarks on Sustainable Development and Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>"The answer to the global climate crisis will come from global solidarity backed by global action."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-02-09/remarks-33rd-african-union-summit">Remarks at the 33rd African Union Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>"Africa is the least responsible for climate disruption yet is among the first and worst to suffer."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-02-08/press-remarks-media-african-union-summit">Opening remarks to the media at the African Union Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>"Global commitment is needed to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, including by the big emitters."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2020-02-03/remarks-group-of-friends-climate">Remarks to Group of Friends on Climate</a></h3> <blockquote>"Climate action will be both a priority and a driver of the Decade of Action"</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2019-12-12/remarks-cop25-event-climate-action-for-jobs">Remarks at COP25 event on Climate Action for Jobs</a></h3> <blockquote>"The green economy is the economy of the future and we need to make way for it right now."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2019-12-11/remarks-cop25-event-climate-ambition">Remarks at COP25 event on Climate Ambition</a></h3> <blockquote>"We need more ambition, more solidarity and more urgency."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2019-12-11/remarks-high-level-event-caring-for-climate-cop25">Remarks at High-Level Event on Caring for Climate at COP25</a></h3> <blockquote>"Let’s make 2020 the year we put the world for a carbon-neutral future"</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Conference</span> <h3><a href="https://unfccc-cop25.streamworld.de/webcast/president-of-the-government-of-spain">Press Conference with the Prime Minister of Spain</a></h3> <blockquote>"There is still a long way to go and we are still running behind climate change."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2019-12-02/remarks-opening-ceremony-of-cop25">Remarks at opening ceremony of UN Climate Change Conference COP25</a></h3> <blockquote>"The decisions we make here will ultimately define whether we choose a path of hope, or a path of surrender..."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">1</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Opening Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2019-12-01/remarks-pre-cop25-press-conference">Pre-COP25 press conference</a></h3> <blockquote>"Our war against nature must stop. And we know that that is possible."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2019-05-15/closing-remarks-high-level-political-dialogue-of-pacific-island-forum">Remarks at the closing of High-Level Political Dialogue of the Pacific Island Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>"What we ask for is not solidarity, it’s not generosity, it is enlightened self-interest from all decision-makers around the world."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">14</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2019-05-14/remarks-the-pacific-islands-forum">Remarks at the Pacific Islands Forum</a></h3> <blockquote>"We have the blueprints, the frameworks and the plans. What we need is urgency, political will and ambition."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2019-05-13/press-remarks-james-shaw-new-zealand-minister-for-climate-change">Opening remarks at press encounter with James Shaw, New Zealand Minister for Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>"[M]ove taxes from salaries to carbon [...] subsidies for fossil fuels must end [...] stop the construction of coal power plants from 2020 onwards"</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2019-05-13/remarks-m%C4%81ori-and-pasifika-youth-event-hosted-james-shaw">Remarks to Māori and Pasifika youth at event hosted by James Shaw, New Zealand Minister for Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>"[T]he green economy is the economy of the future and the grey economy has no future"</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2019-03-28/secretary-generals-remarks-high-level-meeting-climate-and-sustainable-development-delivered">Secretary-General's remarks at High-Level Meeting on Climate and Sustainable Development</a></h3> <blockquote>"We have the tools to answer the questions posed by climate change, environmental pressure, poverty and inequality."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2018</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2018-12-12/closing-remarks-talanoa-dialogue-high-level-segment-cop24">Secretary-General's remarks at the closing of the High-Level Segment of the Talanoa Dialogue, COP24</a></h3> <blockquote>"We no longer have the luxury of time."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">4</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2018</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2018-12-04/secretary-generals-remarks-2019-climate-summit">Secretary-General's remarks on the 2019 Climate Summit</a></h3> <blockquote>"The Paris Agreement is not a piece of paper."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2018</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2018-09-05/new-climate-economy-report-remarks-launch">Secretary-General's remarks at the opening of the COP 24</a></h3> <blockquote>"Science demands a significantly more ambitious response."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2018</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2018-10-13/remarks-climate-finance-ministerial-meeting">Remarks at High-Level Event on Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>"Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees is still possible and will prevent some of the worst-case scenarios."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2018</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2018-10-02/remarks-1st-general-assembly-international-solar-alliance">Remarks at First General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance</a></h3> <blockquote>"The Climate Summit will provide an opportunity for leaders and stakeholders, both public and private, to demonstrate real climate action and showcase their ambition."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2018</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2018-09-26/remarks-high-level-event-climate-change">Remarks at High-Level Event on Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>"Climate change is indeed running faster than we are, and we have the risk to see irreversible damage that will not be possible to recover if we don’t act very, very quickly."</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2018</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2018-09-10/remarks-climate-change">Remarks on Climate Change</a></h3> <blockquote>"The Climate Summit will provide an opportunity for leaders and partners to demonstrate real climate action and showcase their ambition"</blockquote> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2018</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Remarks</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2018-09-05/new-climate-economy-report-remarks-launch">Remarks at launch of the New Climate Economy report</a></h3> <blockquote>"Over 250 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