"It is my firm belief that fossil fuel phase out is not only necessary, it is inevitable," declared the Secretary-General António Guterres in his message for the first International Day of Clean Energy. "But we need governments to act, to accelerate the transition, with the biggest emitters leading the way."
Peace can achieve wonders that wars never will. Wars destroy. Peace builds. But in today’s troubled world, building peace is a conscious, bold and even radical act. It is humanity’s greatest responsibility. That responsibility belongs to us all – individually and collectively. In this difficult and divided moment, let’s meet that obligation for today and future generations. Starting here. Starting now. For my part, I can guarantee that I will never give up pushing for peace. — ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
Secretary-General António Guterres briefs UN General Assembly member states on the work of the organization and his priorities for 2024. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe