António GuterresVerified account

My thoughts are with the people of Latin America as they continue to grapple with the terrible consequences of the #COVID19 pandemic. The @UN family will continue to provide support. #OnlyTogether can we end this crisis.

We can no longer afford big fossil fuel infrastructure anywhere. But the move from polluting to renewable energy must be a just transition, involving local governments, unions & the private sector to support affected communities & generate green jobs.

I am deeply worried about the lack of progress on climate adaptation. People are already dying, farms are failing, millions face displacement. I reiterate my call to ensure that at least 50% of climate finance is for adaption & resilience. This is a matter of urgency & trust.

I welcome the US Government’s unprecedented support for the waiver of intellectual property protections regarding #COVID19 vaccines, announced yesterday. We are all agreed: none of us will be safe from the virus until all of us are safe.

Desejo a todos um feliz Dia da Língua Portuguesa. Este dia mundial é um justo reconhecimento da relevância global da Língua Portuguesa. Tenho a certeza de que o seu futuro continuará a ser enriquecido pela diversidade e solidariedade de todas as suas vozes.

The #COVID19 pandemic caught the world unprepared. In addition to urgently tackling the crisis, we must also build a global system that deals with problems before they turn into catastrophes. Let us resolve to never let this suffering happen again.

Le peuple tchadien se trouve à un moment charnière pour son pays. Je lui souhaite de trouver une voie consensuelle et pacifique pour aller de l’avant. L'@ONU_fr reste fermement engagée à soutenir le peuple tchadien dans sa quête d'un avenir inclusif et prospère.https://twitter.com/antonioguterres/status/1389316331237953537 …

The people of Chad face a pivotal moment for their country. I hope they are able to find a consensual and peaceful path to progress. The @UN remains strongly committed to serving the people of Chad in their quest for an inclusive and prosperous future.

Time for #ClimateAction: Put a price on carbon. End fossil fuel subsidies. Phase out coal & stop building coal power plants. Shift tax burden from taxpayers to polluters. Invest in renewable energy & green infrastructure. Fund & implement just transition plans.

The roll-out of #COVID19 vaccines is offering hope. Yet, we still see uneven access around the world and within countries. An unfair global vaccine gap threatens everyone’s health. #OnlyTogether will we end the pandemic for good.

#COVID19 has had another dangerous side-effect: it has accelerated the financial decline of many public interest media organizations. We cannot let this happen. Independent, fact-based reporting is an essential global public good, critical to building a fairer, healthier future.

#VaccinesWork But to end the #COVID19 pandemic, we must ensure that vaccines reach people everywhere. #OnlyTogether can we end this crisis.

My heart goes out to the people of Israel following the terrible tragedy at Mount Meron. I offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

With the entire @UN family, I stand in solidarity with the people of India as they face a horrific #COVID19 outbreak. The UN stands ready to step up our support.