NOON BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS
Spokesperson for General Assembly President Csaba K?r?si
United Nations Headquarters, New York
Monday, 5 June 2023
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
Today is World Environment Day.
President Csaba K?r?si spoke a short time ago at an event about solutions to plastic pollution.
He congratulated C?te d’Ivoire, which this year hosts the World Environment Day.
The President spoke about microplastics and the hazards they pose to us as humans and the environment overall.
He noted the need to reuse plastics, highlighting that the particles in plastics can be safely reused three times.
He reiterated a message that you¡¯ve heard from him often ¨C that we need to move away from a ¡°throw away¡± culture into a circular economy.
One that relies steadfastly on science ¨C from data collection and policy making to the implementation of best practice.
You have his full remarks in your inbox and online: /pga/77/2023/06/05/pga-remarks-to-world-environment-day-commemoration/
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ HABITAT ASSEMBLY
Meanwhile, in Nairobi, today starts the second session of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Habitat Assembly.
In a pre-recorded message, President K?r?si invited Member States to explore how we can ensure that our approach to sustainability transformation better reflects the role of cities in our world.
He also highlighted three suggestions to make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
He called for comprehensive data and statistics collection and dissemination.
He said that governments have to assess risks associated with climate change, such as flooding and freshwater availability.
But what is most important is a mindset shift, from business-as-usual to a real sustainability transformation.
This means strengthening the science-policy interface, advancing evidence-based solutions, and approaching our goals holistically.
The full remarks have been shared: /pga/77/2023/06/05/pga-remarks-to-second-session-of-the-united-nations-habitat-assembly/
INDIA TRAIN CRASH
You would like have seen the statement put out Friday on the train crash in Odisha.
President K?r?si sent his heartfelt condolences to the people and the Government of India.
He said that his thoughts and prayers were with the victims, their families and with the emergency services.
According to media reports, at least 275 people were killed and more than 1,200 injured in the crash.
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TUESDAY
Looking to tomorrow¡
The elections for the non-permanent members of the Security Council will start at 10AM ET.
Six member states are currently running for the five available seats. Those are Algeria, Belarus, Guyana, the Republic of Korea (ROK), Sierra Leone, and Slovenia.
Each winning candidate will need a two-thirds majority of those present and voting.
There will be a press stakeout in the usual spot, across from the GA Hall.
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵGA SCHEDULE
And when Stephane mentioned Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵGA, I saw some of you furiously scribbling away the dates. Let me remind you about the high-level dates.
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Monday, 18 September
- High-level political forum on sustainable developed under the auspices of the General Assembly, also known as the SDG Summit
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Tuesday, 19 September
- Opening and first day of the General Debate
- Second day of the SDG Summit
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Wednesday, 20 September
- General Debate
- High-level dialogue on Financing for Development
- High-level meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, which includes a plenary segment and multi-stakeholder panels held in parallel
- This is also the date that the Secretary-General has informed President K?r?si that he intends of convene a Climate Ambition Summit.
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Thursday, 21 September
- General Debate
- Ministerial meeting of the Summit of the Future
- High-level meeting of the Universal Health Coverage, which includes a plenary segment and multi-stakeholder panels held in parallel
Friday, 22 September
- General Debate
- High-level meeting of the on the fight Against Tuberculosis, which includes a plenary segment and multi-stakeholder panels held in parallel
The General Debate will continue on Saturday, 23 September. No meetings on Sunday, 24 September or Monday, 25 September for Yom Kippur.
The General Debate will resume on Tuesday, 26 September.
QUESTIONS
The Spokesperson was asked about the Security Council elections, what happens if no one gets the required 2/3 majority in a contested race. The Spokesperson said it goes to the next round.