Facing a grim reality, we need more than ‘declarations’ to ensure better world, Albania tells UN

Sep 23, 2017, at 01:21 pm

New York, Sept 23(Just Earth News): Tackling the numerous complex challenges society is confronted with on Friday will require more than just “declaratory undertakings,” Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania told the United Nations, stressing that real progress demands responsibility and action.

Multilateralism is pathway forward to a better world, Cyprus tells UN Assembly

Sep 22, 2017, at 04:32 pm

New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): As the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly continued on Thursday, Nicos Anastasiades, President of Cyprus, spoke extensively about multilateralism as the only way to preserve the planet; peacefully resolve conflicts; end terrorism and extremism; prevent natural disasters and alleviate humanitarian crises around the world.

Leaders must decide whether to ‘go it alone,’ or work together for better world, Germany tells UN

Sep 24, 2016, at 02:46 pm

New York, Sept 24 (Just Earth News): The world has become an unsafe place for far too many people, and with so many challenges to address, at times, it seems all but hopeless, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, told the United Nations on Friday, “but all of us politicians here have a choice – between resignation or engagement in the face of these crises” and working towards a better future for all.

On Nelson Mandela Day, UN urges action that inspires change for a better world

Jul 19, 2016, at 12:19 pm

New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): As the world marks Nelson Mandela International Day, United Nations officials and UN Peace Ambassador Stevie Wonder on Monday paid tribute to the South African activist and peacemaker's tireless efforts to end intolerance and injustice, calling on the international community to follow his guiding example in efforts to build a better world for all.