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Releasing the report, UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw said desertification was not an imaginary scenario and if climate adaptation was not invested in, inequalities will rise and affect the most vulnerable communities.

Ban Ki-moon urges North Korea to take denuclearization steps

Ban told The Associated Press on Monday that "this is the time" to achieve North Korea's denuclearization after nearly a quarter century of unsuccessful efforts, and that the world should not lose this opportunity.

Ex-UN chief Ban Ki-moon says Trump must rethink on climate change accord

"If the US withdraws, this has a much bigger political impact. I'm afraid that any leadership vacuum could be filled by others, and this is not what we want to see," Ban said today in an interview with The Associated Press.

No turning back on combating climate change: Ban Ki-moon

Asserting that there is no turning back on combating climate change, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged world leaders to support and nurture the landmark Paris Agreement.

Aleppo is now a synonym for hell: Ban Ki-moon

Describing the war-ravaged Syrian town of Aleppo as a "synonym for hell", UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said the international community has collectively failed the people of Syria and the carnage there remains a "gaping hole" in the global conscience.

Hope India, Pak will resolve water issue themselves: Ban Ki moon

Last week, during a Security Council debate on water, peace and security, Ban had cited the Indus Water Treaty signed by India and Pakistan as well as other similar agreements "as instruments promoting stability and peace" and said "shared water resources often generated cooperation".

UN chief voices 'hope' Trump will understand climate urgency

A week after the election to the White House of Trump, who has called global warming a "hoax" and has threatened to "cancel" the global pact, Ban said: "I am sure he will make a good, wise decision".

UN chief welcomes President-elect Trump's calls for unity

The Secretary-General UN chief spoke over the phone with Trump yesterday afternoon, congratulating him on his election as the 45th President of the US.

UN's Ban confident Trump will not undo Paris climate deal

The US president-elect, who said during his campaign that global warming was a hoax invented by the Chinese, has vowed to renege on US commitments to cut down greenhouse gas emissions and help finance the transition to a green economy worldwide.

Antonio Guterres appointed next UN Secretary-General

The 193 member states of the powerful General Assembly adopted the resolution by acclamation, appointing 67-year-old Guterres as the 9th UN Secretary-General to take over from Ban Ki-moon, whose tenure will end on December 31.

New UN chief vows to work as 'convener, bridge-builder'

Guterres was unanimously appointed by the 193-member UN General Assembly as the successor to Ban Ki-moon and will assume his new role for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2017.

India welcomes Antonio Guterres as next UN Secretary-General

"Congratulations & Best wishes. India welcomes Antonio Manuel de Olivera Guterres as next Secretary General of @UN," India's Ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin tweeted.

Paris climate pact to enter into force on November 4

"This is a momentous occasion," Secretary-General said after the deal was ratified by 72 countries accounting for more than 56 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

UN chief asks India, Pak to resolve issues through diplomacy

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on India and Pakistan to resolve their outstanding issues, including Kashmir, peacefully through diplomacy and dialogue and said his "good offices" are available, if accepted by both sides.

UN chief lauds India's decision to ratify Paris agreement

"The Secretary-General has made clear his hopes for the ratification of the Paris Agreement by a large number of states as early as possible, so he would be pleased by swift action by India. He looks forward to receiving India's instrument of accession," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told PTI.

World community rallies behind India after Uri attack

The global community today stood behind India in its hour of loss following the Uri attack which claimed the lives of 18 army personnel, with the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon saying the perpetrators would be brought to justice.

UN set to host over 190 heads of state, ministers for UNGA

The 71st session beginning on September 19 and running through September 26 will be the last for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as well as US President Barack Obama.

Ban Ki-moon hopes India,other nations will ratify climate deal

Dujarric was asked whether the UN Chief is in close contact with the Indian leadership to prod the country, one of largest emitters of greenhouse gases, to sign or ratify the agreement.

UN chief asks nations to accelerate efforts to join Paris pact

Ban congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama as he received the legal instruments for joining the Paris Agreement from the world's two largest greenhouse gas emitters.

China, US jointly ratify Paris climate deal ahead of G20 meet

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama gave documents to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon here entering their nations into global climate change pact.

Portugal's Antonio Guterres tops 3rd poll for UN chief

Antonio Guterres garnered 11 encourage, three discourage and one no opinion ballot when the 15-nation Security Council held the third round of straw polls yesterday.

Ban welcomes PM's call for early implementation of Paris deal

In a joint statement, Modi and US President Barack Obama said that both India and the US recognised the urgency of climate change and share the goal of enabling entry into force of the Paris agreement as early as possible.

UN chief welcomes Indo-US commitment to join Paris agreement

"The Secretary-General welcomes the domestic steps being undertaken by both countries to join the Paris Agreement as soon as possible, including in 2016, and their collaborative efforts to address climate change," a statement issued by Ban's spokesman here said.

Mahindra becomes first Indian company to join EP100 campaign

By signing up to 'EP100' campaign led by 'The Climate Group', the world's largest manufacturer of tractors has committed to doubling their energy productivity by 2030, a core requirement for any business signing on to the campaign.

India to take up case of climate fund mobilisation

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said it will be raised at the high-level signing ceremony of Paris Agreement, convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on April 22 in New York and also during the Major Economic Forum meeting on April 23.