Mogens Lykketoft

The writer is President of the UN General Assembly.

Who should lead the United Nations?

It is often spoken of as the most impossible job in the world. And given the files that the next United Nations Secretary-General will take over on January 1, 2017, it is easy to see why: appalling conflicts and human suffering in parts of the Middle East, Africa and

8y ago

The transformation to a more sustainable and just world begins now

Deadly conflicts, horrific terrorist attacks and a worsening global humanitarian crisis have dominated 2015. Yet this year also saw a number of major international breakthroughs, most recently with the Climate Agreement in Paris. But for these agreements to bring us closer to a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world, 2016 must be all about action and implementation.

8y ago
April 10, 2016
April 10, 2016

Who should lead the United Nations?

It is often spoken of as the most impossible job in the world. And given the files that the next United Nations Secretary-General will take over on January 1, 2017, it is easy to see why: appalling conflicts and human suffering in parts of the Middle East, Africa and

December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015

The transformation to a more sustainable and just world begins now

Deadly conflicts, horrific terrorist attacks and a worsening global humanitarian crisis have dominated 2015. Yet this year also saw a number of major international breakthroughs, most recently with the Climate Agreement in Paris. But for these agreements to bring us closer to a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world, 2016 must be all about action and implementation.

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