Cities ‘critical battlegrounds’ for a sustainable future: Guterres

When it comes to fighting for a sustainable future, the world’s cities are “critical battlegrounds” and more important than ever to making multilateralism work for all, said the UN chief in a video message on Monday to the United Nations Habitat Assembly. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/06/1137342
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Cities ‘critical battlegrounds’ for a sustainable future: Guterres
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Social justice must be the foundation for the changing world of work: Guterres

14 Jun 2023

Social justice must underpin the global transition to more just and sustainable jobs for all, UN Secretary-Antonio Guterres said in a video message to the opening of the World of Work Summit in Geneva on Wednesday. 

More action and investment needed in cities to end ‘cascade of challenges’

03 Oct 2022

In his message marking World Habitat Day on Monday, the UN chief said more “urgent action and greater investment” is the key to help alleviate the current “cascade of challenges”.

Guterres: ‘We can turn the tide’ towards ending colonialism

24 May 2023

New ideas must open fresh pathways towards finally ending the era of colonialism and to help advance sustainable development in the world’s 17 remaining colonies, the UN chief said in a video message to the Organization’s decolonization seminar in Bali, Indonesia