The latest report of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), entitled True Economic Value of Forests, was premised on the notion that a better evaluation of what forests were worth would generate direct benefits for poor forest dwellers, open up new markets and affect global economic growth, correspondents learned today at a […]
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General expresses his concern over the humanitarian impact of continued hostilities between Government and belligerent forces in Darfur. He calls on them to respect international humanitarian law and the rights of individuals. He reminds the parties that hostilities will […]
Following is the text of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks at the launch of the Global Compact LEAD Initiative, today, 28 January, in Davos, Switzerland: I am delighted to be with you today to launch the Global Compact LEAD initiative. Congratulations on joining LEAD! You are part of something big. The right issues, the right […]
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the World Economic Forum session on redefining sustainable development, in Davos, Switzerland, today, 28 January: For most of the last century, economic growth was fuelled by what seemed to be a certain truth: the abundance of natural resources. We mined our way to growth. We burned our way […]
Bolivia would continue its campaign to remove from a United Nations convention a ban on coca leaf chewing and take its case to the Economic and Social Council, if necessary, Pablo Solón, the country’s Permanent Representative said today at a Headquarters press conference. “Coca leaf chewing is a tradition and cultural practice that should […]
Midway through its two-week session, the United Nations Forum on Forests took stock this afternoon of the progress made by its two working groups, while considering plans for its work during the second week. Briefing members on the deliberations of Working Group 1, on forests for people, livelihoods and poverty eradication, as well as […]
Text Urges Updated Early Warning, Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction Measures; Two Rounds of Voting Elects Judge from Ireland to United Nations Appeals Tribunal Expressing deep concern at the challenges to Member States and the United Nations humanitarian response capacity to deal with the consequences of natural disasters, General Assembly delegates today urged updating early warning […]
The loss and degradation of the world?s forests continued at a high rate owing to neglect of the social and cultural factors of forestry, Lambert Okrah, focal point for non-governmental organizations, said today as the United Nations Forum on Forests held the multi-stakeholder dialogue segment of its ninth session. ?The standard methods don?t work […]
Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Atul Khare, Special Representative for Darfur Ibrahim Gambari, Brief on Developments While early indications of a week?s worth of balloting pointed to an overwhelming vote in favour of Southern Sudan?s secession, senior United Nations officials expressed deep concern in the Security Council today over renewed violence in North and South […]
Configuration Chairs Elected; Japan to Head Working Group on Lessons Learned The incoming Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission today pledged to strengthen that body?s role within the United Nations in order to resolve disputes and restore peace and hope to nations emerging from conflict. ?My vision as Chair is to ensure that the Commission […]
