The debate that brings us together today has but one objective — to save human lives. In 2005, all of us endorsed the responsibility to protect our populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity by adopting the Outcome Document of the 2005 Summit (resolution 60/1…
While the report of the Secretary-General submitted for our consideration (A/63/466) is subtitled “building on the foundations”, the Secretary-General has taken decisions in recent months that go beyond merely consolidating achievements, because they effectively make sport a means to achieve the Mil…
The Principality of Monaco shares the sentiments expressed by the Secretary-General in his report (A/62/898). Terrorism is an attack against humankind and a heinous tactic adopted by cowards. In no case can it be justified.
Two years ago, we adopted specific measures to fight terrorism by adopting …
I should like to thank President Kerim for organizing this debate which, from the very first day, has taught us important lessons about global cooperation in combating climate change.
We are all aware today of the urgency of overcoming that challenge, for we know that the future could be much darke…
My delegation would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting at the mid-point of the deadline set by heads of State or Government for the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). This is also an opportunity for us to evaluate the work done since the General Assembl…
The Principality of Monaco has always been especially concerned about the protection of the seas and the oceans, as evinced by its involvement in the Mediterranean region.
As in the past, the quality of the many reports submitted for our consideration under the agenda item on oceans and the law of …
The food crisis and the climate crisis have broadened the scope of the issues that we are discussing today under the agenda item “Oceans and the law of the sea”.
Climate change is aggravating the severe effects of the constant loss of biological diversity. Protecting biological diversity and ecosys…
