Fossil fuel firms forcing countries to compensate them, Mary Robinson says
Former Irish president and Ban Ki-moon say fossil lobbying is hampering climate progress
September 2023
Climate adaptation finance to Africa must increase tenfold, research shows
Israel imposing apartheid on Palestinians, says former Mossad chief
February 2023
‘We have no time to lose’: Ban Ki-moon criticises climate finance delays
Former UN secretary general calls for rich countries to honour promises made to the developing world after years of failure
September 2022
Australia urged to ‘pull its weight’ on climate despite praise for Albanese ‘step-up’
Ban Ki-moon and Laurence Tubiana say greater ambition needed as climate bill debated in Senate
March 2022
Ban Ki-moon warns UK against fracking as world stands at ‘dangerous’ point
Harry and Meghan add voices to fierce critique of west’s Covid vaccine policies
October 2021
US and China urged to find way to work together before Cop26
Former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon appeals to Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to meet and find common ground
September 2019
World 'gravely' unprepared for effects of climate crisis – report
Trillions of dollars needed to avoid ‘climate apartheid’ but this is less than cost of inaction
February 2019
UK must stop investing in fossil fuels in developing countries
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon tells Britain: stop investing in fossil fuels overseas
October 2018
Leaders move past Trump to protect world from climate change
Far more must be invested in adapting to warming, says new global commission that aims to rebuild political will after US withdrawal from Paris agreement
September 2018
Ex-UN chief Ban Ki-moon says US healthcare system is 'morally wrong'
Exclusive: Former UN secretary general accuses ‘powerful’ health interests in the US of blocking universal healthcare
March 2018
Ban Ki-moon: US has caused serious damage to Paris climate efforts
Ex-UN secretary general tells the Guardian decision to withdraw hampers global political action
November 2017
Ban Ki-moon urges US to shun 'powerful interests' and adopt universal healthcare
In a major international intervention in the US debate, the former UN secretary general said the current system ‘ultimately functions to prioritize profit over care’
April 2017
Trump’s next target is humanitarian aid – a devastating blow for millions
Mark Seddon
The UN’s humanitarian and peacekeeping operations could be hit hard by the impending federal budget, with refugees and victims of war losing out
December 2016
The toothless United Nations must seize this last chance to save itself
Mary Dejevsky
Action needed now to prevent South Sudan genocide, says UN chief
Aleppo is now a synonym for hell, says UN secretary general – video
Russia blocks United Nations tribute to Ban Ki-moon for promoting LGBT rights
