Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlight: - Secretary-General - UN Environment Programme - Mali - Democratic Republic of The Congo - Central African Republic - Yemen - Ukraine/Children - Myanmar - LAO People's Democratic Republic/Covid-19 - Sustainable Development Goals/ Energy - Access - UN Gift Centre - Global Day of Parents - Financial Contribution SECRETARY-GENERAL Today in Stockholm, the Secretary-General met with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and thanked Sweden for its steadfast support of the UN and multilateralism throughout the years. In a joint press encounter early this morning, the Secretary-General noted Sweden’s trailblazing role in gender equality and its championing of climate action and sustainable development, among other accomplishments. He said that we have two UN teams – led by Martin Griffiths and Rebeca Grynspan – to help find a package deal involving the safe and secure export of Ukrainian-produced food through the Black Sea along with unimpeded access of Russian food and fertilizers to global markets, especially developing countries. He urged countries who are planning to cut Official Development Assistance to reconsider their stance, as these cuts will have dire consequences on the lives of the most vulnerable. When asked about Michelle Bachelet, he reiterated his full confidence in the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The Secretary-General also referred to the Stockholm+50 conference, which starts tomorrow, as a crucial opportunity to bolster our response to the triple planetary emergency of climate disruption, pollution and biodiversity loss. He called on countries to show greater solidarity, deeper cooperation, higher ambitions, more urgency, and stronger leadership today to address these crises. The Secretary-General also met today with the High-Level Advisory Board on Multilateralism, and he visited the gravesite of former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld. Tomorrow he will speak at the opening of Stockholm+50 conference and on its margins, meet with other leaders as well as the Stockholm+50 Youth Task Force. UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME A number of events are underway in Sweden ahead of Thursday’s official opening of the “Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity” international meeting, which continues through Friday. Six thousand people have registered to attend in person, including 10 heads of state or government and 110 ministers from 146 participating member states. Some Wednesday highlights include the second day of its Youth Assembly, the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment, the One Planet Network Forum and a high-level meeting of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions. Also happening is “Peace for the Planet” concert in Kungsträdgården (King’s Park) with participation from UNEP’s Goodwill Ambassador Ellie Goulding, Grammy Winner Ricky Kej and others. MALI In Mali, this morning, a UN Peacekeeping logistics convoy was attacked near the town of Kidal, in the northern part of the country. For about an hour, the convoy was under direct fire from suspected members of a terrorist group using small arms and rocket launchers. Four UN peacekeepers from Jordan were injured, and unfortunately, one of them succumbed to his injuries after being evacuated. There will be a formal statement later today, but the Secretary-General strongly condemns this attack and sends his deepest condolences to the family of the peacekeeper who died and to the people and Government of Jordan. He wishes a prompt recovery to those injured. The Mission said this attack is the fifth incident to occur in the Kidal region in a week. It is a tragic reminder of the complexity of the mandate of the UN Mission and of the threats peacekeepers face on a daily basis. In a statement, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Mali, El Ghassim Wane, underlined that, despite the difficulties, the Mission remains determined to support the people and the Government of Mali in their quest for peace and security. Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon...
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