Pacific islands play vital role in advancing action on climate change, Ban tells leaders

1 October 2015 – Located on the frontlines of climate change, Pacific island nations have a crucial role to play in efforts to advance a sustainable future, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the region’s leaders as they met today at United Nations Headquarters.

“You speak for the most vulnerable. That is why I am counting on you to raise your voices to build political momentum to resolve outstanding issues,” Mr. Ban told the meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum.

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Source: UN News Centre