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UN deputy chief highlights benefits from and challenges confronting oceans

UN deputy chief highlights benefits from and challenges confronting oceans

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:16 pm

New York, June 28 (Just Earth News): Addressing a gathering on laws affecting the world’s oceans, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson on Monday underscored that healthy oceans are critical to maintaining life on the planet, while also noting their connection to broader sustainable development aims.

At peacebuilding body, UN deputy chief underlines core obligation to prevent conflict and sustain peace

At peacebuilding body, UN deputy chief underlines core obligation to prevent conflict and sustain peace

Jun 24, 2016, at 03:30 pm

New York, June 24 (Just Earth News): Marking the tenth anniversary of the first meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission –which has become known as ‘Peacekeeping Day’ – United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson on Thursday urged Member States, particularly those with membership in the Security Council, to make full use of the Commission and its role in preventing violent conflict.

UN deputy chief calls for greater investment and attention on peacebuilding, statebuilding

UN deputy chief calls for greater investment and attention on peacebuilding, statebuilding

Apr 06, 2016, at 01:13 pm

New York, Apr 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Addressing an international forum on peacebuilding and statebuilding, the United Nations deputy chief on Tuesday highlighted the need for a greater investment in those activities and the importance of taking more preventive measures to reduce humanitarian needs.