Sustainable Development and Justice
Without sustainable development, there is no peace. Without peace, there is no justice. These are interconnected cycles.
Ban Ki-moon
Eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations (2007-2016), diplomat and politician from South Korea.
All moments: Ban Ki-moon
- The Voice That Must Be Heard — Ban Ki-moon
The UN Secretary-General is the moral voice of the world. I speak on behalf of those who have no voice.
- Economic Crisis and Responsibility — Ban Ki-moon
The financial crisis showed us that the world is interdependent. No country can prosper in isolation.
- Regional Leadership — Ban Ki-moon
Nations must act as regional leaders to ensure stability and prosperity for all peoples.
- Peace Requires Courage — Ban Ki-moon
My main mission was to bring the world to peace and security. This requires the courage of every leader.
- Leadership in Crisis — Ban Ki-moon
I believe in the power of education and dialogue. Only together can we solve the global problems that divide us.
- Climate as Survival — Ban Ki-moon
We must transform our economy to be green. Climate change is not just a threat, it is an opportunity to rethink our future.
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