"The United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement have enjoyed a close history over 50 years. Guided by our core principles of equality, justice and peace, we look forward to our continuing work together to address today’s pressing challenges and build a better world for future generations. (…) Climate change is one of the areas in which joint action by the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement is essential."
Message of the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to the 16th ministerial conference of the Non–Aligned Movement in Bali, May 25th 2011
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Former Secretary General of United Nations
A MOMENTOUS CHALLENGE
« The EnergyPact - UNCTAD Conference provides an exceptional opportunity for us, developing countries, the GLOBAL SOUTH, to consider where we stand today and what are our common aims for the future in the context of sustainable development, a momentous challenge for human civilization. »
Nitin Desai
Former Under-Secretary General of United Nations
Board Trustee WWF International
ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY
« A transition to a new energy path in the North is necessary for the South to be able to pursue a sustainable energy future. That is why I am looking forward to the EnergyPact - UNCTAD Conference. »
Programme Highlights
1 December: Plenary Session
Role and place of the Global South
Will BRICs change the world?
Global South and sustainable development
South-South cooperation
UNCTAD AND ENERGY PACT COOPERATION
UNCTAD - The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the ENERGYPACT FOUNDATION have decided to cooperate to establish an innovative platform at the critical juncture when developing and developed countries struggle to mitigate climate change and look for ways to develop green and sustainable economies.
