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Human Rights Drives Rather than Threatens Business, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Atlanta Conference, Calling for Due Diligence, Responsible Investment

15 Oct

Following is the text of Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohamed’s video message to the Thirteenth Atlanta Business and Human Rights Conference, convened by the International Organization of Employers, the United States Council for International Business and the Coca-Cola Company, today:

Calling $100 Billion Annually ‘Bare Minimum’, Secretary-General Urges More Investment to Ensure Green Recovery in Developing World, at Bretton Woods Institutions Event

14 Oct

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video remarks to the World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) event on making climate action count, held today:

United Nations and Partners Launch Complex Risk Analytic Fund to Unlock Power of Data for Crisis Action

13 Oct

The United Nations and partners are launching a new flagship financing instrument — known as the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d) — to provide data in support of all stakeholders in crisis anticipation, prevention and response.

International Monetary Fund’s Strategy for Fragile, Conflict Affected States Recovering from Pandemic ‘A Critical Step’, Secretary-General Tells Meeting

11 Oct

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the event hosted by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on “COVID‑19 and Fragile States — Promoting Resilient Recovery for the Most Vulnerable Communities”, today:

More Funding, Mitigation Key for Averting Climate Disaster, Secretary-General Tells Paris Meeting, Warning Emissions to Rise 16 Per Cent Under Current National Plans

5 Oct

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the 2021 Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) Council at the ministerial level, in Paris today:

We’re at Breakdown or Breakthrough Moment, Secretary-General Tells Global Compact Board, Stressing Central Role of Business in Raising Climate Action Finance

15 Sep

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the United Nations Global Compact Board today:

Middle-Income, Small Island States, Urgently Need Debt Relief, Secretary-General Stresses, in Remarks to G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors

9 Jul

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the third Group of 20 (G20) meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors, held today:

Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Leadership that Delivers Results towards Green Development, Net-Zero Carbon Emissions, Closing Annual Global Compact Summit

16 Jun

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s closing remarks to the United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit, today:

‘Embrace Transformational Change’ to Recover from Pandemic, Achieve Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Urges Business Leaders at Summit

15 Jun

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit, held today:

Including Migrants in Vaccine Distribution Plans Critical to Health, Safety of All, Secretary-General Says, Marking Family Remittances Day

11 Jun

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Family Remittances, observed on 16 June: