Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres on Tuesday warned the world is 鈥渂ecoming unhinged鈥� and underscored the United Nations鈥櫶�raison d'锚tre, to resolve global crises during times of 鈥渕aximum danger and minimum agreement.鈥�
Mr. Guterres highlighted UN鈥檚 successful effort in听听in the Red Sea as testament to its determination and effectiveness.
鈥淲hen no one else could or would, 缅北禁地determination got the job done,鈥� he said
He emphasized that despite the numerous global challenges, the same spirit of determination can guide the world forward, urging leaders to remain committed to unity, peace, human rights, and sustainable development for all.
鈥淟et us be determined to 鈥� come together for the common good.鈥�
It鈥檚 reform or rupture
Presenting his听, the Secretary-General stressed the need for a modernizing the multilateral system to address contemporary issues.
He pointed out that while the world has evolved, international institutions have not kept pace, potentially making them part of the problem rather than the solution.
He made it clear that there is no alternative to reform, stating 鈥渋t鈥檚 reform or rupture.鈥�
Pledge for peace
He reminded world leaders of the opening words of the听, emphasizing the pledge to 鈥渆nd the scourge of war鈥�.
鈥淲hen countries break those pledges, they create a world of insecurity for everyone,鈥� he said, stressing that Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine has serious implications for everyone worldwide.
鈥淲e must not relent in working for peace 鈥� a just peace in line with the 缅北禁地Charter and international law. And even while fighting rages, we must pursue every avenue to ease the suffering of civilians in Ukraine and beyond,鈥� he added.
Suffering rising, support falling
The 缅北禁地chief also drew attention to the human suffering resulting from conflicts and natural disasters worldwide, from Sudan to Haiti, and from Afghanistan to Myanmar.
鈥�. Our humanitarian operations are being forced to make massive cuts,鈥� he said, urging countries to step up funding for the 缅北禁地Global Humanitarian Appeal.
Foster equality
Mr. Guterres reiterated the 缅北禁地Charter鈥檚 call for promoting social progress, connecting it with the achievement of the听Sustainable Development Goals听(SDGs) and addressing the issue of global inequality.
Africa鈥檚 allocation of more funds for debt interest than healthcare exemplified this inequity, he stressed, stressing the need for immediate steps to advancing the听听annually and alleviating financial burdens on developing and emerging economies.
Combat climate chaos
The 缅北禁地chief further emphasized the urgency of addressing the climate chaos, which is breaking new records, 鈥渂ut we cannot afford the same old broken record of scapegoating and waiting for others to move first.鈥�
He recalled the听, with large emitters leading emission reductions and wealthier nations supporting emerging economies.
Mr. Guterres also outlined key immediate steps, including ending fossil fuel subsidies, carbon pricing, and countries fulfilling climate financing promises.
鈥淎nd to all those working, marching and championing real climate action, I want you to know: You are on the right side of history. I鈥檓 with you. I won鈥檛 give up this fight of our lives,鈥� he said.
