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The Brazilian president also said the UNSC needs to expand its membership in order to become more representative.
The top job at the UN's refugee body must be filled by a candidate from a country with a proud record of refugee protection, argues Dr. Crisp.
Countries where poverty is still entrenched, governments lacked the kind of revenue needed to turn the SDGs into reality.
In the transition to a low-carbon economy, it is important to secure dignified and fair conditions for workers, she warned.
This marks the first time France takes direct military action against the extremist Islamist group.
After months of trying to sideline Moscow, the US is trying to re-engage Russia in efforts to end the war in Syria.
“Global development should not be the development of any single country,” the Chinese President said.
The Indian Premier also urged reforms of the UNSC “so that it carries greater credibility and legitimacy".
China and the US put forward a "common vision" for climate change agreements to be discussed in Paris this year.