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-MOONSince [violence against women] is rooted in discrimination, impunity and complacency, we need to change attitudes and behavior – and we need to change laws and make sure they are enforced just like you are doing in Cuba.
More Ban Ki-moon Quotes
-
-
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 -
A deal must include an equitable global governance structure. All countries must have a voice in how resources are deployed and managed.
BAN KI-MOON -
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.
BAN KI-MOON -
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-MOON -
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight.
BAN KI-MOON -
The basic building block of peace and security for all peoples is economic and social security, anchored in sustainable development. It is a key to all problems. Why? Because it allows us to address all the great issues-poverty, climate, environment and political stability-as parts of the whole.
BAN KI-MOON -
We must unite. Violence against women cannot be tolerated, in any form, in any context, in any circumstance, by any political leader or by any government.
BAN KI-MOON -
The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.
BAN KI-MOON -
The longer we delay, the more we will pay.
BAN KI-MOON -
World military spending has now risen to over $1.2 trillion. This incredible sum represents 2.5 per cent of GDP (global gross domestic product). Even if 1 per cent of it were redirected towards development, the world would be much closer to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
BAN KI-MOON -
Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it
BAN KI-MOON -
Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.
BAN KI-MOON -
Many say our world is at a tipping point. If we do not act together, if we do not act responsibly, if we do not act now, we risk slipping into a cycle of poverty, degradation, and despair.
BAN KI-MOON -
I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.
BAN KI-MOON -
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