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Revolution in Favour of Sustainable Development Vital to Protect World Economies

Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon today reiterated that humanity must give sustainable development greater attention, saying that the current model of using resources was putting a strain on ecosystems and exacerbating global warming, even as climate change remained a growing threat to people and economies worldwide.

"Our old model of growth is not only obsolete, it is also dangerous." -Mr. Ban

He called for a revolution in favour of sustainable development in which a green economy is driven by business, supported by governments, and embraced by the people.

In response to a question on the UN's response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the severe drought in the Horn of Africa, the Secretary-General said he was deeply concerned about situation.

"We have to help them, the people in Kenya, Somalia and other countries. Ethiopia, they are suffering a great deal because of this [drought]. I have convened a task force on global food security issues, and we are now mobilizing all necessary support. We have appealed for $1.6 billion."- Mr. Ban

Source: United Nations