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UN Chief Calls For Immediate Aid For Haiti
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a passionate address to world leaders at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, advocating for urgent action on the climate crisis, debt relief mechanisms, and assistance to Haiti.
Guterres expressed deep concern about the dire security situation in Haiti, emphasizing the soaring humanitarian needs of the country. While acknowledging the absence of a political solution, he remained hopeful and optimistic. Highlighting the historical injustices faced by Haiti, including colonial exploitation and dictatorship, he stressed the importance of alleviating the suffering of the Haitian people.
The UN chief praised the efforts of CARICOM leaders in addressing the situation in Haiti and called for increased support from the international community. He emphasized the need for strengthened democratic institutions and drastic improvements in the security situation. Guterres reiterated his call to the Security Council to authorize a robust international security force to assist Haiti's National Police in combating the rampant gang activities across the country.
Guterres commended CARICOM's cooperation in various areas, such as economic and social development, combating drug and arms trafficking, addressing non-communicable diseases, and promoting gender parity. He highlighted the spirit of CARICOM demonstrated through initiatives like the climate action championship that focuses on the challenges faced by small island developing States.
The UN chief acknowledged the enormous challenges confronting the Caribbean region, including the collapse of the tourism industry and declining export revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed the urgency of taking action to address growing debt, liquidity issues, and escalating climate emergencies.
Guterres criticized the outdated and unfair international financial system, calling for its redesign. He proposed investing in sustainable development and climate action, improving debt relief mechanisms, and creating new financial tools like debt-for-investment swaps in climate adaptation. He also advocated for a change in the business model of multilateral development banks, a shift away from fossil fuel subsidies, and a fairer approach to concessional financing for middle-income countries.
Regarding the climate crisis, Guterres reiterated the need to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C and emphasized the requirement of a 45% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. He urged major emitters to intensify emissions cuts and called on wealthy nations to support emerging economies in their efforts through his proposed climate solidarity pact and the Acceleration Agenda.
The UN Secretary-General appealed to governments to accelerate their net-zero commitments, with developed countries aiming for net-zero as close as possible to 2040 and emerging economies as close as possible to 2050. He also called on developed nations to fulfill their financial commitments to developing countries, including doubling adaptation finance and replenishing the Green Climate Fund.
Guterres expressed deep concern about the dire security situation in Haiti, emphasizing the soaring humanitarian needs of the country. While acknowledging the absence of a political solution, he remained hopeful and optimistic. Highlighting the historical injustices faced by Haiti, including colonial exploitation and dictatorship, he stressed the importance of alleviating the suffering of the Haitian people.
The UN chief praised the efforts of CARICOM leaders in addressing the situation in Haiti and called for increased support from the international community. He emphasized the need for strengthened democratic institutions and drastic improvements in the security situation. Guterres reiterated his call to the Security Council to authorize a robust international security force to assist Haiti's National Police in combating the rampant gang activities across the country.
Guterres commended CARICOM's cooperation in various areas, such as economic and social development, combating drug and arms trafficking, addressing non-communicable diseases, and promoting gender parity. He highlighted the spirit of CARICOM demonstrated through initiatives like the climate action championship that focuses on the challenges faced by small island developing States.
The UN chief acknowledged the enormous challenges confronting the Caribbean region, including the collapse of the tourism industry and declining export revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed the urgency of taking action to address growing debt, liquidity issues, and escalating climate emergencies.
Guterres criticized the outdated and unfair international financial system, calling for its redesign. He proposed investing in sustainable development and climate action, improving debt relief mechanisms, and creating new financial tools like debt-for-investment swaps in climate adaptation. He also advocated for a change in the business model of multilateral development banks, a shift away from fossil fuel subsidies, and a fairer approach to concessional financing for middle-income countries.
Regarding the climate crisis, Guterres reiterated the need to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C and emphasized the requirement of a 45% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. He urged major emitters to intensify emissions cuts and called on wealthy nations to support emerging economies in their efforts through his proposed climate solidarity pact and the Acceleration Agenda.
The UN Secretary-General appealed to governments to accelerate their net-zero commitments, with developed countries aiming for net-zero as close as possible to 2040 and emerging economies as close as possible to 2050. He also called on developed nations to fulfill their financial commitments to developing countries, including doubling adaptation finance and replenishing the Green Climate Fund.
Jul 4, 2023
