Ban Ki-moon Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ban Ki-moon.

Ban Ki-moon is a South Korean diplomat who served as the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) from 2007 to 2016. Born on June 13, 1944, in South Korea, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1970 and held various diplomatic positions before becoming the UN Chief. During his tenure, Ban Ki-moon focused on tackling climate change, promoting sustainable development, and advancing global peace and security. He has played a significant role in advocating for human rights, gender equality, and international cooperation. Ban Ki-moon continues to be actively involved in various international organizations and initiatives.

Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want

Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance.

Ban Ki-moon


Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing

Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women's empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.

Ban Ki-moon

Environmental Our Scarcity