"When climate change is running faster than we are, everything must be done to defeat climate change."

“The dramatic problems of today's complex world can only inspire a humble approach.”

“There are ways to what is our major battle in the world. To defeat climate change - to save the planet.”

“We must move beyond the mutual fear that is driving decisions and attitudes around the world. It is time for leaders to listen and show that they care about their own people, and about the global stability and solidarity on which we all depend. It is time for all of us to remember the values of our common humanity, the values that are fundamental to all religions and that form the basis of the U.N. Charter: peace, justice, respect, human rights, tolerance and solidarity. All those with power and influence have a particular responsibility to recommit to these ideals. We face enormous global challenges. They can be solved only if we work together.”

“When I was growing up reading history books as a young student, it seemed all wars had a winner. Yet in today's wars, it is increasingly clear that no one wins. Everyone loses.”

“I have called for an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world...”

“Hunger is an outrage in a world of plenty. An empty stomach is a gaping hole in the heart of a society”