Central America is still trying to recover from two consecutive

Hurricanes, part of the most intense period of such storms in recent years. Last year, disasters of this magnitude cost the world $ billion. Lockdowns in response to the COVID- pandemic have temporarily reduced emissions and pollution. Carbon dioxide levels, however, not only remain at maximum levels but are increasing. In , carbon dioxide levels…

In Mali, attacks by extremist groups, human

Rights violations and violence between different communities continue, in a context of complicated efforts to restore constitutional order and implement the peace agreement. In Afghanistan, violence does not stop, although peace negotiations suggest the possibility of ending decades of conflict. None of these situations can be resolved militarily. I urge all Member by extremist States…

The pandemic has also triggered a parallel epidemic of

Gender-based violence: from violence at home and online to the rise in child marriage and sexual exploitation. However, women in leadership positions have shown what they are capable of in the fight against COVID- Women leaders have managed In fact, the equal participation of women has a long list of transformative effects, which also continues…

I reiterate my call to conclude a New Social

Contract within countries, so that all people have future prospects and enjoy protection. Education and digital technology must be the two great factors of facilitation and equality. It will be essential to introduce reforms in labor markets and crack down on corruption, tax havens, money laundering and illicit financial flows. Societies must transform the world…

To shift the tax burden from income to carbon

And from taxpayers to polluters.To make disclosure of climate-related financial risks mandatory. To integrate carbon neutrality into all economic and fiscal policies and decisions. And to promote, finance and implement equitable transition plans. The small island developing States of the world deserve special solidarity. Some face an State to be forced to lower its flag…

However, African nations cannot alone fight

The climate crisis, protect their rich tropical forests and safeguard their biodiversity. The international community must stand in solidarity with Africa and help provide the important resources needed. Africa needs $ million by to play its role in limiting global warming to C and to address the impacts of climate change. However, the entire continent…