Climate change has happened because of human behaviour, therefore it’s only natural it should be us, human beings, to address this issue. It may not be too late if we take decisive actions today.

Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.

Millions of people in nearly 80 countries still live in fear of landmines and explosive remnants of war, which take an unacceptable toll on lives and limbs, and people's livelihoods

Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women's empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.

It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.

As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.

Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyones responsibility.