Between now and 2015, we must make sure that promises made become promises kept. The consequences of doing otherwise are profound: death, illness and despair, needless suffering, lost opportunities for millions upon millions of people.
BAN KI-MOONIn a world of plenty, no one, not a single person, should go hungry. But almost 1 billion still do not have enough to eat. I want to see an end to hunger everywhere within my lifetime.
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You have to take ownership and leadership of tomorrow. For that to be possible, you have to strengthen your capacity and widen your vision as a global citizen.
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We must turn the greatest collective challenge facing humankind today – climate change – into the greatest opportunity for common progress towards a sustainable future.
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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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Reason doesn’t mean very much in a country like North Korea.
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Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.
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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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As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.
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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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Every literate woman is a victory over poverty
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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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Sustainable development and climate change are two sides of the same coin
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It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.
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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.
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Climate change is destroying our path to sustainability. Ours is a world of looming challenges and increasingly limited resources. Sustainable development offers the best chance to adjust our course.
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Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
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