We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Cities can be the engine of social equity and economic opportunity. They can help us reduce our carbon footprint and protect the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
In 2009, at the height of the global economic crisis, it was clear that we were seeing something new: the impacts of… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Pacific Islands are among those that contribute least to global warming, yet suffer most. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Whether addressing immediate crises or building long-term foundations of peace, the United Nations will remain committed to solutions that advance the global… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
We have international standards regulating everything from t-shirts to toys to tomatoes. There are international regulations for furniture. That means there are… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I have been very encouraged by President Obama's call to action on climate change both at his Inauguration and in the State… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in March 2011 was an immense tragedy that sparked a global response. The international community came forward… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The explosion in access to mobile phones and digital services means that people everywhere are contributing vast amounts of information to the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are not utopian ideals. They are critical to global peace and security. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I have been, and will remain, outspoken in my insistence that Israel has a right to live in peace and security. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Building sustainable cities - and a sustainable future - will need open dialogue among all branches of national, regional and local government. And it… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time to ask… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Grave security concerns can arise as a result of demographic trends, chronic poverty, economic inequality, environmental degradation, pandemic diseases, organized crime, repressive governance and… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Some might complain that nuclear disarmament is little more than a dream. But that ignores the very tangible benefits disarmament would bring for all… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I believe that the topic of chemical weapons is critically important for international peace and security, and I take note of the ongoing debate… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image