IN RUSSIAN ST. PETERSBURG, UN CHIEF STRESSES NEED FOR COOPERATION TO TACKLE GLOBAL ISSUES

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IN ST. PETERSBURG, UN CHIEF STRESSES NEED FOR COOPERATION TO TACKLE
GLOBAL ISSUESNew York, Sep 4 2013 12:00PMSecretary-General Ban
Ki-moon today emphasized the need for global cooperation, particularly
towards accelerating progress on agreed goals in education, poverty
eradication and sustainable development, as leaders of the Group of 20
(G20) prepare to meet in the Russian city of St. Petersburg to discuss
pressing global issues.

"This is a vital month for global cooperation," Mr. Ban said in his
<"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=7056">remarks at St.
Petersburg State University. "Around the world, human rights are at
risk. Democracies are threatened. Legitimate voices and movements of
dissent are being stifled. People everywhere are worried about the
future and wonder whether institutions and decision-makers will hear
their pleas and act on them."

Mr. Ban underlined that States have an obligation to address the
immediate crises facing the world, including the civil war in Syria
which has killed more than 100,000 people, displaced millions, and
generated instability across the region.

"The latest fighting has also raised the spectre of chemical warfare –
which, if confirmed by the UN investigation mission, would be an
atrocious violation of international law," Mr. Ban said. "I continue
to press for a political solution. Arms flows and militarization only
sustain the bloodshed. It is time for the parties to stop fighting and
start talking."

Mr. Ban also stressed that countries should continue to focus on
long-term challenges, including the achievement of the anti-poverty
targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),
strengthening global economic recovery, and achieving a sustainable
future.

"Putting off those challenges until tomorrow will only make them even
more difficult and expensive to solve," Mr. Ban said, adding that
united action by the international community can make a difference in
creating jobs, improving access to education, and addressing food
insecurity.

"So here at the G20, I will urge leaders to invest more in education,
training and skills. This is crucial for ensuring that young people
have the tools they need for decent work opportunities and a brighter
future." He stressed that 425 million young women and men are
expected to join the global workforce over the next 20 years and
better education and training would be crucial for ensuring that they
have the tools they need for decent work opportunities and a brighter
future.

Mr. Ban also noted the need to take action on climate change by
increasing commitments to low-carbon energy systems and green
industries.

"Many countries, rich and poor, have implemented green economy
policies to promote low-emission technologies and energy efficiency.
Here in St. Petersburg, I will call on all G20 countries to adopt and
promote new patterns and models for environmentally sustainable
economic growth."
Mr. Ban added that countries would have an opportunity to lay the
groundwork for securing a universal, ambitious and binding climate
agreement in 2015 at the high-level climate change summit next
September.Sep 4 2013 12:00PM
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