UN: Munich Security Conference, Climate, Human Rights Council & other topics - Daily Briefing (19 Feb)

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Topic of this video: Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Munich Security Conference - Climate - Human Rights Council - Syria - Libya - Myanmar - Somalia - Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Central African Republic - Humanitarian Air Service - Mali/COVID-19 - Senior Personnel Appointment - World Day of Social Justice - International Mother Language Day - Financial Contributions - Press Briefing Monday MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE This morning, the Secretary-General spoke virtually at the Munich Security Conference segment on “Priorities for Global Action.” He said that, while our global tests keep getting bigger and more complex, our responses remain fragmented and insufficient, pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Secretary-General stressed that 2021 must be the year to get on track, with pandemic recovery being our chance. He said there are four imperatives. First, there needs to be a Global Vaccination Plan, again calling on the G20 to bring countries, companies and others together with the required power, scientific expertise and production and financial capacities. The Secretary-General said the second priority must be to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. He voiced hope that more countries will commit to that target by the Climate change Conference in Glasgow in November. Third, he said that we need to ease geopolitical tensions and enhance diplomacy for peace, adding that we cannot solve the biggest problems when the biggest powers are at odds. Last, the Secretary-General called for a redefining of global governance for the 21st century and a strengthening of multilateralism. CLIMATE At 3:00 p.m. today, the Secretary-General will take part in a virtual conversation with the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, to mark the United States’ re-entry into the Paris Agreement. The chat will be part of the opening session of UNA-USA’s virtual 2021 Global Engagement Summit. Human Rights Council On Monday morning, the Secretary-General will address the opening of the 46th regular session of the Human Rights Council. In his pre-recorded remarks, he will talk about the impact of the pandemic on human rights around the world. He will also ask for concerted action, including a call to combat racism, xenophobia and an appeal to fight for gender equality. This event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., Geneva time – and we will share his remarks. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=19%20February%202021


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