The level of the sea globally is rising faster and higher than ever before, creating what the UN has described as an “urgent and escalating threat” to people around the world Here’s what you need to know about sea level rise: news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

In times of global division, the #UNGA's role in peace & security is more crucial than ever. I’m proud to share a new Digital Handbook, produced by UN University Centre for Policy Research as per the mandate to the President of the General Assembly, which reviews past practices to chart a course for the

This Thursday, I will have the honor of launching the Digital Handbook on the UN General Assembly’s past practice in peace and security. This essential resource, developed by UN University Centre for Policy Research, will enable Member States to make informed decisions in addressing global threats. I invite

In the face so much global turmoil, how can we make the future fairer? This September, a major event at UN Headquarters is being billed as once in a generation opportunity for the international community to forge a new path, for the benefit of all. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

🌍 Imagine a world where young people – everywhere – are at the forefront of transformation, driving progress for the collective benefit of all. 🎓 A world where every young person has equal access to quality education and life-long learning. 💡 Equal opportunity to thrive in

Happy to host the annual retreat Towards a Stronger United Nations GA to support the transition work of the incumbent UN GA President HE Dennis Francis and the incoming PGA HE Philémon Yang as well as Vice-Presidents and Committee Chairs. Excellent discussions on the stronger role for the UNGA.

On this International Day Against Nuclear Tests, we honor the victims and survivors of nuclear testing. It is our collective responsibility to ensure we do not turn back the clock and allow the same mistakes to happen again. The CTBT remains our best safety net to ensure that

Delighted to join #IDANT event! Greatful to CTBTO Youth Group for organizing an amazing art exhibition. Inspired to hear from UN GA President Amb. Dennis Francis, CTBTO ES Robert Floyd and Adedeji Ebo Deputy HighRep ODA. Together we explored a future free of nuclear testing!

Productive meeting with incoming PGA H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang. I reiterated my full cooperation and that of my team during this transition period. We're committed to a smooth handover and look forward to continuing the important work of the General Assembly. Ready to support as

Grateful for the constructive meeting with Ambassadors Anna Karin Eneström 🇸🇪, and Chola Milambo 🇿🇲,Co-facilitators of the Global Digital Compact. As the process goes forward, I appreciate their dedication to achieving a concise, action-oriented, and consensus-based outcome.

Meet the President-Elect of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly: H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang of Cameroon. 🇨🇲 Next week, he will be sworn in as UN GA President. Read more about his vision for #UNGA79: bit.ly/4c27D1t

Grateful for the time, support and commitment of the Members of the Board of Advisors on the LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS during this dynamic session. Their contributions have been instrumental in advancing the sustainable development of the countries in special situations.

Join me today for the launch of the Digital Handbook on the General Assembly’s long and varied engagement in peace and security. Stream it live and on demand on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k… 🕛 1:15 pm ET 🗓 5 September 2024 📍 ECOSOC, UNHQ

Today, we proudly launch the Digital Handbook on the role of the #UNGA in matters of international peace and security. A concise, user-friendly resource cataloging decades of bold action by the General Assembly. As conflicts rise, the global community looks to the UN for

Today saw the launch of “Assembly for Peace: A Digital Handbook on the UN General Assembly's Past Practice on Peace and Security”, produced by UNU-CPR for the Office of the President of the General Assembly, United Nations [UN GA President].

Very happy to have received a courtesy call from H.E. Walton Aubrey Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the UN. I commended him for his outstanding work in relation to the successful hosting of SIDS4, the adoption of the ABAS and the MVI. Antigua & Barbuda NY I

Great to welcome H.E. Amb. Parvathaneni Harish, India's Permanent Representative-designate to the UN. Grateful for India's continued support throughout my presidency. Appreciate India's active participation in key UN processes, especially as we approach #UNGA79 and the Summit