National boundaries these days are not that important because of transformative technological development. Now we are talking about the fourth industrial revolution.
BAN KI-MOONNuclear 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.
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Climate change…is, simply, the greatest collective challenge we face as a human family.
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Society’s dependence on fossil fuels is jeopardising social and economic progress.
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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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I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.
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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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As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.
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With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.
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We have seen in the past where leaders have not been open-minded or have not been flexible. That’s why the people came out to the streets and shouted and chanted for more reforms and more freedoms.
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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.
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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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Nuclear disarmament is the only sane path to a safer world.
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The longer we delay, the more we will pay.
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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.
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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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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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