THE SECRETARY-GENERAL --- VIDEO MESSAGE FOR UN 2.0 WEEK

Our world today is confronted by crisis after crisis. 

Conflicts, climate catastrophe, poverty, inequality and stalled progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. 

The world looks to the United Nations to help build the better, safer, greener world we need. 

But we cannot solve 21st century problems with 20th century tools. 

We need a UN 2.0:  

A strengthened and updated United Nations built around a “quintet of change” — data, innovation, digital solutions, foresight and behavioural science to better reach and support the people of the world. 

And a new, forward-thinking culture at the UN, powered by the rapid technological advances all around us — especially as we move forward on the fundamental changes proposed in Our Common Agenda and the Summit of the Future. 

We’re already seeing what is possible. 

From online resources for remote schools; 

To humanitarian aid based on real-time data; 

And technology that helps countries forecast and build resilience to disasters. 

Ultimately, UN 2.0 will make us better partners for countries as they achieve results for their people.

Change is never easy. 

But change is essential. 

Together, let’s embrace UN 2.0, and deliver the dynamic and innovative solutions our world needs. 

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