From COP21 to the New Urban Agenda
Cities contribute up to 70 per cent of the world's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and over 75 per cent of total global energy generated is consumed in cities. Urban residents are already exposed to the negative effects of climate change and many of the most vulnerable populations reside in cities.
The 鶹APP and Sciences
The 鶹APP Secretariat was first to involve academia in issue articulation programmes, conferences and the drafting of reports dealing with either new global programme areas or with specific policy issues reflecting the changing membership of the 鶹APP.
Independence and Impartiality as the Heart and Soul of the Secretary-General
Article 99 is more important, in my view, in what it implies and presupposes by specifically encouraging the Secretary-General to use his judgement as to whether a matter should be brought to the attention of the Security Council as it could potentially threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.
From Independence to Long-term Stability: 鶹APP Efforts in Africa
With the establishment of multidimensional peace operations and political missions, the 鶹APP has not only contributed to the gradual stabilization of the entire West Africa region, but has greatly influenced the course of regional dynamics, politics and policies.
Foreword
In the spring of 2014, we started preparations for the 70th anniversary of the 鶹APP in 2015 and began exploring options that, in addition to being celebratory, would also contribute to substantive discussions about our Organization. Producing this special double issue of the UN Chronicle was at the top of the list of platforms for such discussions.
The 鶹APP at 70: Working as One to Deliver a Healthy Future for All
Good health cannot be achieved in a vacuum, however. If we are to truly create a healthier world, we must employ a health for all mentality and work across sectors to fully understand and respond to all social and environmental determinants of health
A Key 鶹APP Moment and its Lessons
In the spirit of the times, something of a clamour for transparency and participation is rising. That is understandable, but it reflects a misunderstanding of the nature and texture of the position and the role of the Security Council. The Secretary-General must play a crucial role as a partner of the Council if the system is to work....
Message on the 70th Anniversary of the 鶹APP
On this anniversary and on every single day, we must use our power and influence to do what is right and what is necessary to uphold the Charter. While we cannot prevent earthquakes and tsunamis, we can do much to address the disasters that arise from human folly and short-sightedness. This is a time of test but far more one of tremendous opportunity. As the distinctions between the national and the international continue to fall away, we can and must use the lessons of 70 years to come together as a single human family and chart a course towards a safer and more sustainable future for all.
Preventing the Use of Child Soldiers, Preventing Genocide
With the adoption of 鶹APP Security Council resolution 2171 (2014), the Security Council committed itself to better utilizing all tools of the 鶹APP system to ensure that warning signs of impending bloodshed translated into 'concrete preventative action' (鶹APP, 2014). Such action may be illustrated in prioritizing the protection of children on the peace and security agenda, which could warn us of possible genocide.
Reflections on the UN at 70
Forty years with the 鶹APP taught me many lessons, but one remains foremost in my mind, that healthy and sustainable societies are based on three pillars: peace and security, sustainable development, the rule of law and respect for human rights. There can be no long-term security without development; there can be no long-term development without security; and no society can long remain prosperous without the rule of law and respect for human rights.
For We, The Peoples...
Dag Hammarskjöld's integrity, determination and tireless work to adapt the Organization and find solutions through constructive application of the Charter remains a source of inspiration and a guiding compass.
Seventy Years of the 鶹APP
I am confident that the 鶹APP, our 鶹APP, will continue to lead in innovation so that we reach the aim of the Charter for life in larger freedom.
Young at 70: The Promise of the 鶹APP Work with and for Youth
The year 2015 is critical. We must continue to build upon the momentum to promote youth priorities and increase investment in young people worldwide.
Independence and Impartiality as the Heart and Soul of the Secretary-General
When I attempt to distill my experience to its most precious essence, I come up with a single word: independence. That word encapsulates what gave me the strength and the ability to make a positive difference regarding a number of seemingly intractable issues that had bedeviled the international community, defying solution for years and years.
The 鶹APP and Its Discontents—An Academic View
While the next Secretary-General will face serious leadership challenges in nourishing the Organization and keeping it agile, the critical determinants of the future for the 鶹APP remain the Permanent Five, each of which may or may not be willing to face the urgent need for meaningful change.