Ban: Leaders must Seal a Deal!

United Nations, New York, 18 June 2009 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has told the General Assembly's informal dialogue on energy efficiency that the world now stands at a crossroads. Mr Ban says now more than ever, world leaders must come together and seal a deal in Copenhagen. He said it is critical for the world to move forward with a firm commitment to tackling climate change.

2009 is a crucial year in the international effort to address climate change, culminating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, 7-18 December. In 2007, Parties agreed to shape an ambitious and effective international response to climate change, to be agreed at Copenhagen.

Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly Informal Thematic Dialogue on Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation and New and Renewable Sources of Energy:
http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=3931

Informal Thematic Dialogue on Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation and New and Renewable Sources of Energy:
http://www.un.org/ga/president/63/interactive/energyefficiency.shtml

Seal the Deal! 2009 Web site:
http://www.sealthedeal2009.org/

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Web site:
http://unfccc.int/2860.php

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