We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons. Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
When we put an end to nuclear tests, we get closer to eliminating all nuclear weapons. Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
Globalization is exposing new fault lines – between urban and rural communities, for example. Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
The U.N. might not be the most luxurious place to work, but it certainly is one of the most important places in the world. Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
From the beginning of my time as Secretary-General, I have sought to advance a practical, action-oriented vision of the U.N. as the voice of the voiceless and the defender of the defenceless. Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
Since I became Secretary-General, five years ago, I have seen youth participate at the United Nations as never before. Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
Our planet’s lands and oceans are already stretched to meet the demands of 7 billion people. The human population continues to grow. The search for sustainable solutions is an economic and a moral imperative if we are to create the future we want. Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time to ask some fundamental questions. How can we provide a dignified life for ourselves and future generations while preserving and protecting the global commons – the atmosphere, the oceans and the ecosystems that support us? Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as Secretary-General is that broad partnerships are the key to solving broad challenges. When governments, the United Nations, businesses, philanthropies and civil society work hand-in-hand, we can achieve great things. Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
The clear and present danger of climate change means we cannot burn our way to prosperity. We already rely too heavily on fossil fuels. We need to find a new, sustainable path to the future we want. We need a clean industrial revolution. Ban Ki-moon Read Quote
