Climate
We all know the science judging from the evidence presented over the past few years and days, we know the problem is growing worse…The world is watching us. The next generation is counting on us.
We must not fail. Together, we face two crises: climate change and the global economy. But these crises present us with a great opportunity—an opportunity to address both challenges simultaneously.
Managing the global financial crisis requires massive global stimulus. A big part of that spending should be an investment—an investment in a green future. An investment that fights climate change, creates millions of green jobs and spurs green growth. We need a Green New Deal.
Ban Ki-Moon (United Nations Secretary-General) at UNFCCC COP14/CMP4 (Poznan, 11 Dec 2008)