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-MOONSaving our planet requires you to be ambitious in what you aim, and, equally, in how hard you work to reach your goal.
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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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The current model is global suicide. We need a revolution. Revolutionary thinking. Revolutionary action. Natural resources are becoming more and more scarce.
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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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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.
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Nuclear disarmament is the only sane path to a safer world.
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Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it
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Saving our planet requires you to be ambitious in what you aim, and, equally, in how hard you work to reach your goal.
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Society’s dependence on fossil fuels is jeopardising social and economic progress.
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Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
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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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I am not a national leader. If I am a national leader I can speak out all that I want.
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The 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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People everywhere look to the United States to use its remarkable power to help lift humanity up and to work for the common good.
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Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.
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