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8 June 2016 | Statement

World Oceans Day
Last year, in adopting the landmark 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Member States underscored that healthy and productive oceans will play a crucial role in achieving the SDGs, Ban Ki-moon says in his message.
3 June 2016 | Statement

World Environment Day

This year’s observance of World Environment Day shines a much-needed spotlight on the illegal trade in wildlife, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.
21 March 2014 | Statement

International Day of Forests
"It is estimated that 1.6 billion people depend on forests for food, fuel, shelter and income", says the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
3 March 2014 | Statement

World Wildlife Day
On his message, the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, urges all sectors of society to end illegal wildlife trafficking and commit to trading and using wild plants and animals sustainably and equitably.
6 November 2013 | Statement

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
"Strengthening natural resource governance and improving monitoring in conflict-affected states can help prevent resources from fuelling conflict", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
22 May 2013 | Statement

International Day for Biological Diversity
"Biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides are central to achieving the vision of a water secure world", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
21 September 2012 | Statement

International Day of Peace
On this day, the United Nations calls for a complete cessation of hostilities around the world.
5 June 2012 | Statement

World Environment Day
"Sustainability entails providing opportunity for all by balancing the social, economic and environmental dimensions of development", says the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
22 May 2012 | Statement

International Day for Biological Diversity
In his message, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, calls to galvanize action to improve the management and conservation of oceans.
11 July 2011 | Statement

World Population Day
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
3 June 2011 | Statement

World Environment Day
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
8 June 2010 | Statement

World Oceans Day
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
22 April 2010 | Statement

International Mother Earth Day
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.