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Climate change took centre-stage as world leaders gathered for the annual General Assembly high-level debate this September in New York. UNIFEED / FILE

The Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa, said, “targeted solutions must be complemented by ensuring climate finance for frontline countries and utilizing the best available science and technology.” UNIFEED

Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Independent State of Samoa, addresses the general debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 19 - 23 and 26 September 2023).

Speaking at the Climate Ambition Summit, UN chief António Guterres said that humanity has opened the gates to hell, “we can – and we must turn up the tempo.” UNIFEED

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, told the General Assembly’s General Debate that “addressing the climate crisis is no longer optional. It is an immediate necessity.” UNIFEED

Around 2000 participants from over 160 countries, including over 20 Heads of State and Government, will attend the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment at the FAO headquarters in Rome on 24-26 July. FAO

On 8 June World Oceans Day will be celebrated worldwide, serving as a poignant reminder of the immense significance of the ocean in our daily lives. FAO

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly.