black
grey
blue
red
brown
white

To achieve a Green Revolution, African farmers, must have access to land and security of tenure. They also need access to markets, technology and improved infrastructure.

Ban Ki-moon

I call for the need of world leaders to address climate change and reduce the increasing risk of disasters- and world leaders must include mayors, townships and community leaders.
BAN KI-MOON

Community Leader Risk
For my generation, coming of age at the height of the Cold War, fear of nuclear winter seemed the leading existential threat on the horizon. But the danger posed by war to all humanity-and to our planet-is at least matched by climate change.
BAN KI-MOON

Humanity War Winter
This is the moral challenge of our generation. Not only are the eyes of the world upon us. More important, succeeding generations depend on us. We cannot rob our children of their future.
BAN KI-MOON

Children Eye Our Generation
The unity in diversity of the United States is one of the country’s greatest strengths.
BAN KI-MOON

Country Diversity Unity
Extreme weather events continue to grow more frequent and intense in rich and poor countries alike, not only devastating lives, but also infrastructure, institutions, and budgets – an unholy brew which can create dangerous security vacuums.
BAN KI-MOON

Country Vacuums Weather
Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.
BAN KI-MOON

Borders Environmental Security
Climate change has happened because of human behaviour, therefore it’s only natural it should be us, human beings, to address this issue. It may not be too late if we take decisive actions today.
BAN KI-MOON

Climate Issues Late
The longer we delay, the more we will pay.
BAN KI-MOON

Delay Longer More Pay
We hold the future in our hands, together, we must ensure that our grandchildren will not have to ask why we failed to do the right thing, and let them suffer the consequences.
BAN KI-MOON

Grandchildren Hands Suffering
With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.
BAN KI-MOON

Book Determination Girl
It has been said that knowledge is power. We need to strengthen education systems so that young people can benefit from cultural diversity, and not be victimized by those who exploit differences.
BAN KI-MOON

Differences Diversity People
Nuclear terrorism is one of the most serious threats of our time. Even one such attack could inflict mass casualties and create immense suffering and unwanted change in the world forever. This prospect should compel all of us to act to prevent such a catastrophe.
BAN KI-MOON

Forever Nuclear Terrorism Suffering
I have been urging the leaders to listen to the aspirations and challenges of their own people, and engage in dialogue and take very bold measures. Normally, to their regret, these measures and bold reforms come too late, too little.
BAN KI-MOON

Leader People Regret
Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family
BAN KI-MOON

Expression Fabric Safety
As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.
BAN KI-MOON

Credit Investment World
The current model is global suicide. We need a revolution. Revolutionary thinking. Revolutionary action. Natural resources are becoming more and more scarce.
BAN KI-MOON

Business Suicide Thinking

To achieve a Green Revolution, African farmers, must have access to land and security of tenure. They also need access to markets, technology and improved infrastructure.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

To achieve a Green Revolution, African farmers, must have access to land and security of tenure. They also need access to markets, technology and improved infrastructure.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

More Ban Ki-moon Quotes