We banned the bomb! A rare piece of good news in 2020: nuclear weapons are about to become illegal, after the 50th State ratified the #NuclearBan.

Great piece by one of my favorite thinkers! Denise Garcia nature.com/articles/d4158…

I am deeply honoured and grateful for the trust placed in me to serve as the Secretary-General of the United Nations for a second term. Serving the United Nations is an immense privilege and a most noble duty.

76 years after the bombings of #Hiroshima and #Nagasaki, nuclear weapons are finally banned. Now let’s eliminate them all together by urging our country heads to join the UN treaty banning nuclear weapons. #nuclearban #NagasakiDay

The #IPCC released its latest #ClimateReport today, #ClimateChange 2021: the Physical Science Basis. “The role of human influence on the climate system is undisputed.” – Working Group I Co-Chair Dr Valérie Masson-Delmotte Report ➡️ bit.ly/WGICC2021 Watch the video, 🎥 ⬇️

This photo of a young boy waiting in line to bury his younger brother is one of the most difficult images from #Nagasaki. This image is what nuclear weapons are. Its not “strategic stability”, “deterrence” or other theoretical, abstract concepts.

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Global commons law: norms to safeguard the planet and humanity’s heritage - Denise Garcia, 2021 journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117… Northeastern CSSH President Aoun UN GA President Northeastern Alumni

New #article from my NU PoliSci colleague Denise Garcia: Global commons law: norms to safeguard the planet and humanity’s heritage journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

🚗 The connected and autonomous vehicle market, including self driving vehicles, is expected to be worth $172 billion worldwide by 2030 and $917 billion by 2035! ❓ Find out why in the latest episode of Zero Pressure: saab.com/zeropressure

"New, binding international law is needed. While weapon autonomy presents...opportunities in the optimization of defenses against munitions[,] leaving it unchecked and unregulated will make the world a more unsafe, uncertain, unstable, inhumane place." 👉 blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy…

Throughout history, countries have pursued #disarmament to build a safer, more secure world & to protect people from harm. Since the foundation of the United Nations, #disarmament and #armscontrol have played a critical role in preventing & ending crises & armed conflict. #DisarmamentWeek

#FF ForumArmsTrade -listed experts. See their tweets on this list (x.com/i/lists/190415…), and learn more about each by checking out bios at forumarmstrade.org/experts.html

Today ICRC stands with the people of #Ukraine. Legally, and in the name of humanity, they must be protected from the fighting. My three calls:

Bringing dignity and humanity even in the darkest places, powerful insights from Peter Maurer, recipient of the 2022 Fondation pour Genève award. 10 years of tireless efforts as ICRC president.

1/2 I greatly enjoyed speaking with a large group of Professor Denise Garcia's students from Northeastern U. on a study trip to Geneva. Shared with them my journey and career advice, lessons on what works or needs to change in our international governance institutions...

2/2 ...examples of peacemaking efforts on the ground and the wider insights they offer for our personal and professional lives. Very thoughtful questions from the students and a lively exchange.

125 years of #Northeastern. 🎉 🎂 📍 Krentzman Quad

Looking forward to this discussion of my latest book!

“International togetherness shouldn’t only manage problems. We should resolve them!” What a joy to discuss with Northeastern U.. The passion, critical thinking & honesty of these young leaders is humbling Well done Denise Garcia & President Aoun for keeping the flame burning