Global South Agenda for a Sustainable World
A high-level dialogue commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement at the Palais des Nations.
EnergyPact – UNCTAD Special Session
United Nations, Palais des Nations • Geneva, Switzerland
“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. »
Gallery
Distinguished Panel
Global Leaders & Economic Strategists
Nitin Desai
Former UN Under-Secretary General
“Mr. Nitin Desai, a graduate of LSE, taught economics at two UK universities, worked briefly in the private sector, had a long stint as a government of...”
Supachai Panitchpakdi
Secretary-General, UNCTAD
“Supachai Panitchpakdi began his second four-year term as Secretary-General of UNCTAD on 1 September 2009, following his unanimous confirmation by the ...”
Vijay Prashad
Professor, Trinity College, USA
“Vijay Prashad is the George and Martha Kellner Chair of South Asian history and the Director of International Studies at Trinity College in Hartford, ...”
Roberto Savio
Chairman Emeritus, IPS News Agency
“Robero Savio is an Italian-Argentinean economist, who dedicated himself to communication for better international relations. He did create several org...”
Alfredo Valladao
Professor, Sciences Po, Paris
“Professor at the Institut d’études politiques de Paris (Sciences Po). President of the Advisory Board of EUBrasil Association (Brussels). Member of th...”