Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight.
BAN KI-MOONThe power of the leader is given to him by the people, so he has a duty to engage and listen more attentively and carefully to the aspirations of the people.
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I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.
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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.
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Let us take advantage of the opportunities presented by climate action and lay the foundations for a more prosperous and secure future for all.
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My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.
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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.
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Nothing is more shameful than attacking sleeping children.
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We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.
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Our atmosphere can’t tell the difference between emissions from an Asian factory, the exhaust from a North American SUV, or deforestation in South America or Africa.
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The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.
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We have all heard of the web of life. The way we live threatens to trap us in a web of death.
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Sustainable development and climate change are two sides of the same coin
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I strongly reject threats by any member state to destroy another or outrageous attempts to deny historical facts such as the Holocaust.
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The longer we delay, the more we will pay.
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A deal must include an equitable global governance structure. All countries must have a voice in how resources are deployed and managed.
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