Time to Team Up!
UN Resident Coordinator in China, Siddharth Chatterjee, believes it's crucial for countries to come together and address the \"interlocking crises\" we're facing – from the pandemic and climate change to energy shortages and conflicts. 😷🔥⚡️
He highlighted the upcoming UN Summit of the Future, happening this September in New York City 🗽, as a golden opportunity for all 193 UN member states to unite and find solutions. ✌️
\"We've got around 800 million people going to bed hungry every night 🍽️, and over 120 million displaced due to conflicts, climate change, instability, and poverty,\" Chatterjee said. \"That's why we need to revive the spirit of multilateralism and get those Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) rolling!\" 🎯
China's Got Some Moves! 🇨🇳
Chatterjee gave a shoutout to China for its efforts in sustainable development. 💚 From cleaning up the air in Beijing 🏭🌬️ to having over 60% electric vehicles on the road 🚗⚡️, and even turning the Kubuqi Desert into an agricultural wonderland 🌵➡️🌿, China's showing what's possible!
\"China is sharing its knowledge, and we can work together to share these best practices with the rest of the developing world,\" he said. 🌍👫
The Future Is Now! 🕒
With the world facing challenges like never before, Chatterjee emphasized that renewing the spirit of multilateralism is key. 🔑
\"We need to make sure that young people and future generations are in focus,\" he said. \"What kind of climate, environment, and society will they inherit? What kind of jobs will they have with the rise of artificial intelligence 🤖?\"
The Summit of the Future aims to tackle these big questions by focusing on science, technology, and innovation. 🚀💡
Let's Do This Together! 💪
Chatterjee is urging all nations to come together and seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity. 🌠
\"It's time to team up and make a difference for ourselves and for future generations,\" he said. 🌈
Reference(s):
UN envoy in China: Spirit of multilateralism must be revived
cgtn.com
