Source: United Nations (video statements)
War, conflict, and crisis. For ten years, the world has been shaken by inequalities, climate chaos and rising tensions. Against this backdrop, military spending reached a record $2.7 trillion last year.
This choice has a steep cost. It moves us away from diplomacy. It drains money from vital areas like ending hunger and poverty.
A new report by the United Nations Secretary-General explores how rebalancing military spending for a sustainable and peaceful future can furnish the security we need.
The report shows a stark choice: continue to fund militaries or invest in sustainable development to build a future that is truly secure for everyone.