Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
the Media on Electricity Pricing Solutions for the Ferrochrome Industry
Women’s leadership, impact & a few quick questions | Jordan | Goals Lounge | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Sheri Ritsema-Anderson, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jordan, joined us in the Goals Lounge for Women Rise for All: Country Perspectives and for a few quick-fire questions we’ve always wanted to ask.
🎬 Watch the full conversation on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1cstz74k6
Turning Climate Stories into Global Action – SDG Media Zone | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Join actor and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and YouTuber and UNDP India Youth Climate Champion Prajakta Koli as they explore how celebrities and influencers are using their platforms to transform climate stories into global action. The session will spotlight filming of UNDP climate programs in India for season two of Nikolaj’s Bloomberg TV series "An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet," premiering in October. Prajakta will share how she uses digital influence to inspire action.
Speakers:
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Prajakta Koli, UNDP India Youth Climate Champion
Moderator:
Alyssa Hardy, Style Director, Teen Vogue
Children, Technology and Education in Conflict – Security Council
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Maintenance of international peace and security: Children, technology and education in conflict.
#Middle East: #UN Secretary-General addresses the UN Security Council at an emergency meeting
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the UN Security Council at an emergency meeting on the situation in the Middle East.
Israel on the Middle East Attacks – Media Stakeout | United Nations
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Informal comments by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East.
Watch Secretary-General’s Briefing at the Security Council meeting: https://youtu.be/kBkVWAQzumw
Follow the full Security Council LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/88ZYwX-yE8k
Middle East: Grave threat to international peace & security – UN Chief | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East during the 10112th meeting of the Security Council.
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Mr. President,
Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,
I will speak directly to three areas today: the principles, the facts, and the way out.
First, the principles.
The UN Charter provides the foundation for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Article 2 of the Charter clearly states: “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.”
International law and international humanitarian law must always be respected.
That is why since this morning, I have condemned the massive military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran.
I also condemned the subsequent attacks by Iran violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
We are witnessing a grave threat to international peace and security.
Military action carries the risk of igniting a chain of events that no one can control in the most volatile region of the world.
Let me be clear:
There is no viable alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes.
Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.
Mr. President,
Second, the facts.
The situation on the ground is very fluid.
There are many unconfirmed reports.
Here is what we know.
About 20 cities across Iran — including Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Shahriar, and Tabriz — have reportedly been attacked.
In Tehran, large explosions were reported in the district that includes the presidential palace and the compound of the Supreme Leader.
Several high-ranking officials have reportedly been killed, including – according to Israeli sources – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, that I am not in a position to confirm.
Iran’s airspace been closed and the country is under a near-total internet blackout.
The attacks have reportedly caused significant civilian casualties.
According to Iranian media, an air strike killed at least 85 people and injured many more at a girls school in Minab, Hormogan Province.
And a school in Tehran was also reportedly hit, causing two deaths.
Mr. President,
Military action is expanding rapidly across the region, creating an increasingly volatile and unpredictable situation and heightening the risk of miscalculation.
According to Israeli sources, eighty-nine people have been injured in Iran’s subsequent strikes on Israel and there were also impacts in the occupied West Bank.
Iran has announced that in reaction to US and Israeli airstrikes, it targeted US military assets in the region.
These strikes have reportedly hit civilian areas and infrastructure in the countries that I have already mentioned.
Indirect impact of falling debris was also reported in Lebanon and Syria.
Most Gulf states successfully intercepted the Iranian strikes.
However, the UAE reported that one civilian was killed by debris from an intercepted missile.
In Iraq, there are reports of drone and missile attacks from both sides.
There are also reports that Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping.
Mr. President,
The US and Israeli attacks occurred following the third round of indirect talks between the US and Iran mediated by Oman.
Preparations had been made for technical talks in Vienna next week followed by a new round of political talks.
I deeply regret that this opportunity of diplomacy has been squandered.
Mr. President,
Third, the region and the world need a way out now.
I call for de-escalation and an immediate cessation of hostilities.
The alternative is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.
I strongly urge all parties to return immediately to the negotiating table, notably on the Iran nuclear programme.
I note that the US President has reportedly talked with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Iran’s Foreign Minister has reportedly spoken to his counterparts in GCC countries and Iraq.
Everything must be done to prevent a further escalation.
To this end, I call on all Member States to strictly uphold their obligations under international law, including the UN Charter, to respect and protect civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law, and to ensure nuclear safety.
Let us act — responsibly and together — to pull the region, and our world, back from the brink.
Thank you.
UN Secretary-General’s remarks to the Security Council – on the situation in the Middle East.
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UN Secretary-General’s remarks to the Security Council – on the situation in the Middle East
Asia in 2050 Roundtable: Challenges Ahead for Central Banks in Asia
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Join us on March 6 at 4:15 PM ICT (4:15 AM EST) as IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva; Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand; Amir Hamzah Azizan, Finance Minister of Malaysia; and P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of Sri Lanka discuss Asia-Pacific’s future, the forces reshaping the region, and policies to drive resilient growth.
This roundtable will be moderated by Bloomberg’s Haslinda Amin.
Asia in 2050: Opening Remarks
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Join us on March 5 at 9:30 AM ICT (March 4 at 9:30 PM EST) for the opening of the "Asia 2050" conference with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn. Together with leaders from across the Asia-Pacific, the conference will explore the structural forces shaping the region’s growth and the reforms needed to harness these transitions for inclusive prosperity.