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Gilles Tonelli

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first: 2015-09-24
most recent: 2018-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
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“Like them, we must constantly renew our commitment to saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war. In conclusion, allow me to quote Seneca, who said: “It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” Given the proliferation of challenges, let us dare to stand closer together. Even if not everything will be resolved in an easily measurable time frame, let us promote understanding among people and respect for our differences. I would be remiss if I did not reiterate our full trust in Mr. António Guterres and his transformative initiatives, which will make the United Nations better suited and more likely to effectively and efficiently meet the challenges of tomorrow.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Trust in the links established with Monaco’s 11 international cooperation partnership countries makes it possible to support exclusively through grants more than 130 projects a year in priority sectors, namely, education, health, food security and socioeconomic integration. The Principality remains a committed and resolute partner in doing its part to make the new paradigm of sustainable development a reality for all. Our faith in multilateralism is anchored in the reality of a world of evolving threats. The Principality of Monaco shoulders its responsibility by implementing the principle of one State, one vote enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Monaco is convinced that the United Nations alone remains a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations towards shared goals. The authors of the Charter were visionaries.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“That necessary adaptation to the challenges of implementing the 2030 Agenda is an important step towards initiating a paradigm shift that will bring more coherence, efficiency and visibility to the work of our Organization, even though it is of course the primary duty of each Member State to remain mobilized. In that regard, Monaco also prioritizes partnerships in its international cooperation given the long-standing evidence. We can achieve our united actions only by leveraging best practices and by constantly reviewing the technical opportunities based on our past experience. Our cooperation with local non-governmental organizations in partner countries is based on trust and human involvement. The size of our territory has naturally led us to look towards others.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The pact is a partnership among all elements of society and demonstrates the will of the Sovereign Prince for Monaco to remain a land of innovation, all the more so if that is likely to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free world. In that regard, we also welcomed with the keenest interest the Secretary-General’s intention to convene a climate summit in 2019. A few days before, Monaco will have hosted a meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change with a view to issuing the special report on the ocean and cryosphere in a changing climate. The maxim that there is no development without peace and no peace without development has continuously guided our work since the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. However, progress is uneven and sometimes too slow to ensure that all the goals and targets will be met by 2030.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“That is why it is imperative that the negotiations of the twenty-fourth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be held in Katowice, result in the adoption of rules allowing for the implementation of the Paris Agreement. For future generations, we must rise to that challenge. Monaco is no exception to that framework. At the national level, the energy transition pact, launched at the beginning of the year, is ambitious and seeks to achieve the goal set by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 following a 50 per cent reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030. That initiative represents a new concrete action by the Royal Government in order to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“However, what is the paramount challenge facing our human societies today? It is clearly that of climate change. Its systemic effects spare no region of the world and equally are factors in the geopolitical upheaval that exacerbates the inequality and conflict that daily we strive to combat in this forum. Today, if we do not act ambitiously and effectively to combat that scourge, tomorrow we will have to be ready to live on a devastated planet, where it will be very difficult to maintain peace. I therefore endorse the Secretary-General’s call, issued earlier this month, to end the paralysis, indifference and weak commitments to the challenge of climate change. Today, the term “crisis” is nearly obsolete. As Mr. Guterres recalled, to prevent the worst, we must change course by 2020.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“In a world where artificial intelligence is developing and where genetic engineering and cyberspace are realities for many of us, how can we disregard the fact that more than 68 million people were forcibly displaced in 2017 and that the United Nations has delivered assistance to a record number of 105 million people in 40 countries? Is it acceptable that three out of 10 people do not have access to safe drinking water and six out of 10 to sanitation? The Central Emergency Response Fund, to which the Principality contributes, has also funded emergency assistance in 36 countries to the tune of $418 million. As we know, the many crises and challenges that I have mentioned are interlinked. In that spirit, we adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1).”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Over the past 25 years, Monaco has ratified, adhered to or accepted more than 40 international treaties on human rights, refugees, privileges and immunities, criminal issues, disarmament, the environment and the law of the sea and has signed eight such treaties. Even if today less than 10 per cent of the world’s population lives below the poverty line, the fact is that millions of human beings, including women and children, still live below that threshold and consequently are without access to education, health care, decent housing and work and opportunities for economic and social development.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“We also take this opportunity to pay tribute to all the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the Organization, tirelessly working to ensure that United Nations values prevail, and to the peacekeepers and United Nations officials who have died in the discharge of their mission. Our country strongly supports the appointment by the Secretary-General of a Victims’ Rights Advocate, entrusted with placing rights and dignity at the heart of the Organization’s efforts and the zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment. We also hope that the principle of the responsibility to protect, contained in the 2005 World Summit Outcome (resolution 60/1), will at last be acknowledged and harnessed as a tool for progress accepted by all. Since joining the United Nations, Monaco has significantly strengthened its legal arsenal.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“That is why Monaco supported the code of conduct regarding Security Council action against mass atrocity crimes at the seventieth session of the General Assembly. In that spirit, we strongly condemn attacks against schools and hospitals, sexual violence and the denial of access to humanitarian aid. We firmly believe in the role of women in peace processes. We support the involvement of young people in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. In that understanding, Monaco supports Security Council resolutions on such issues. As the Monaco Red Cross celebrates its seventieth anniversary this year, I would like to recall the Principality’s commitment to strengthening respect for international humanitarian law.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The United Nations and its Member States have continuously adapted to the new challenges posed by violence, conflict, transnational organized crime and the global scourge of terrorism. When the Security Council acts, it does so to ensure on behalf of all States international security and the protection of civilians. When the Council is prevented from acting, civilians, in particular women and children, pay an even higher price. In that regard, can we ignore the report of the Secretary-General (A/72/865), which notes in its paragraph 5 that in 2017, armed conflicts resulted in 6,000 proven cases of violations committed against children by Government forces and more than 15,000 by non-State armed groups?”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“As the General Assembly commemorates the seventieth anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December, how can we not recall the fact that, as the Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations states, the reason that we, nations great and small, have committed to working together is “for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples”? I would like to take this opportunity to thank President Bachelet for having rightly taken up the torch of Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. We assure her of our support and congratulate Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on never having avoided difficulties and on having assiduously championed the defence of human rights.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Dialogue and the promotion of multilateralism with a human face were also priorities of her predecessor, Mr. Miroslav Lajčák. Under his presidency, the work of the General Assembly at its seventy-second session facilitated the vital progress necessary for United Nations decisions to remain relevant. I would particularly like to emphasize the repositioning of the United Nations system for development as well as the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration, which is to be formally adopted in Marrakech in December. We warmly thank him for having always listened to our representatives and for having prioritized the common interest, which is the guarantor for the success of multilateralism.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“In February, President Espinosa Garcés presented her strategic vision for the seventy-third session of the General Assembly: “Dialogue and strengthening of multilateralism as a catalyst for the well-being of all persons and a sustainable planet”. We welcome her commitment to the theme “Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies”. The delegation of Monaco will support her so that, together, we can contribute to aligning our institutions with the Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that the high-level political forum that we will hold here next year delivers the necessary adjustments for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The political will that prevailed during the United Nations Summit to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals has served to encourage us to further strengthen the Organization by giving it the means to pursue its noble mandate. We have thus reaffirmed the legitimacy of the values and principles of the Charter of the United Nations in today’s world. The Principality of Monaco remains more than ever convinced that this is necessary, and it will continue to make its modest but resolute contribution to building a better world while respecting our differences.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“For that reason, Monaco has increased its cooperation for climate change adaptation and for the preservation of biodiversity as well as for access to water, the development of sustainable tourism and for capacity-building. In conclusion, I should like to take this opportunity to remind the Assembly that for several years now Monaco has proposed increasing the protection of marine mammals from the growing threat caused by human beings. We hope that this proposal will be included in the omnibus draft resolution on oceans at this current session. In 70 years, the United Nations has worked to honour the goals bestowed on it by the Charter. It has repeatedly adapted itself to emerging challenges that have transformed the world since its creation.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Monaco is pleased to see that this is an integral part of the sustainable development programme, which strengthens the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea — a veritable constitution of the oceans. That is the sense behind the personal commitment of Prince Albert and also of his leadership of his Government’s actions in favour of healthy and productive oceans and seas. To ensure the implementation of this agenda, Monaco proposes to convene conferences every three years from 2017 onwards. For small island developing States the ocean is not just a source of economic and social benefit, it is also an integral part of their identity.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“He has also renewed his commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050. In setting those objectives, the Principality demonstrates its willingness to take a full part in the collective effort needed to face one of humankind’s biggest challenges. Despite its low emissions footprint, Monaco will continue to promote innovative means of transportation and consumption, as well as urban planning that is as green as possible. We cannot talk about the climate without talking about the issue of the oceans, which play a central role in regulating the world’s climate. That is the reason that has led the Principality of Monaco to support the 2015 ocean and climate platform of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“However, those efforts will not be successful without an ambitious and legally binding universal agreement that allows us to fight climate change effectively and to move towards low-carbon and resilient societies and economies. The Principality of Monaco is convinced that the twenty-first Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be held in Paris, will be part of that trend and will help us to achieve a global climate agreement. Such an agreement is a sine qua non condition for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 16/28 15-29701 30/09/2015 A/70/PV.21 That is why Prince Albert has committed the Principality to reducing its greenhouse-gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, as compared with 1990 levels.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The magnitude of the Ebola virus epidemic served once again to demonstrate the absolute need to build effective sustainable health systems that can face up to extraordinary situations. In that regard, Monaco has already expressed its support for the reform that has been begun by the World Health Organization. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda was developed to facilitate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with its 17 Goals and 169 targets. The aim is to find an effective way to transform our lifestyles. The technology facilitation mechanism launched during that summit reflects a spirit of collaboration among all development stakeholders for the benefit of developing countries. It also bears witness to the will of the international community to build capacity in a specific manner.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In that regard, the international community will have to define a new humanitarian deployment framework that can respond to the growing and complex needs, can support financing and can complement operations by providing planning and long-term development. Regional consultations have already highlighted the concerns of various stakeholders. They will allow for adequate responses to be found not only that meet the complexity of the humanitarian crises but also the specificity of each of the crises. Monaco has participated actively in that preparatory work, in line with our commitment in the context of our international cooperation policy and as part of the major mobilization by our non-governmental organizations and the Monegasque Red Cross.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Along with children, they also represent the majority of refugees and displaced persons. Convinced of the importance of the full and active participation of women on an equal footing in preventing conflicts and peacefully resolving them, as well as in peacebuilding and peacekeeping, we therefore call for the implementation of specific measures. The issues to be tackled by the first humanitarian summit proposed by the Secretary-General are of the utmost importance, and all the more given that, in addition to the human tragedy I have just mentioned, we must also address the issues of the victims of climate change, natural disasters and a health crisis.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Let me also express our gratitude to those who promote such specific and ethical measures to reinforce the effectiveness of the Security Council and make its decisions more convincing in the face of public opinion. All of the efforts made to promote better representation in the Security Council merit support. My Government welcomes the recent developments in the intergovernmental negotiation process. In one month’s time we will celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, when the results of the global study on its implementation will be released. Unfortunately, we are too sadly familiar with the devastating consequences of conflicts for women, who are often the first victims when they are, however, not responsible for such conflicts.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The principle of the responsibility to protect was endorsed by His Serene Highness Prince Albert 10 years ago from this high rostrum; it must be the basis for our collective action in the face of genocide, ethnic cleansing and other crimes against humanity. The primary responsibility bestowed by the charter of the Security Council to maintain international peace and security brings me to commend the courageous initiative taken by France and Mexico in calling for the voluntary and collective suspension of the right of veto by its five permanent members when dealing with mass atrocities. I take this opportunity today to announce Monaco’s official support for that initiative, as well as the one presented by the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group to develop a code of conduct that would apply to all Member States.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Monaco therefore continues to support a peaceful solution to the crisis in Ukraine. We did so over the course of the last three months of 2014, when we chaired the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Forum for Security Co-operation, 15-29701 15/28 A/70/PV.21 30/09/2015 and we continue to do so today by supporting the work of the OSCE Observer Mission. The past few months have seen flows of migrants in Europe that have been unprecedented since the Second World War. The dire humanitarian consequences require a coordinated multilateral approach. The European Union plan in that regard provides a timely response.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We therefore strongly support the Secretary-General’s “Rights Up Front” initiative and his endeavour to establish a plan of action on preventing violent extremism. In that regard, I should like to remind members that Monaco co-sponsored Security Council resolution 2178 (2014), on foreign terrorist fighters and combating violent extremism. The Principality of Monaco is already implementing Security Council resolutions on freezing assets and imposing economic sanctions on people who might be connected to terrorist networks. Furthermore, Monaco is currently reinforcing its legal framework in the area of national security. We are also actively participating in the fight against money laundering for funds coming from illicit activities. We are aware of the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The proliferation of conflicts and crises and the millions of victims caught up in their destructive wake further strengthen our determination to pursue the transformation of current models, whose ambition is to match the challenges we are facing. The continuing tragedy in Syria and the barbaric means used by extremist groups, which is being propagated in West Africa and the Middle East, fill us with horror. Such groups indiscriminately target religious minorities, civilians, women and children — the latter always being the most common victims. In addition, the international community cannot remain indifferent in the face of the destruction of our common human heritage, such as the temples in Palmyra. They are a symbol of the Middle East as the cradle of a culture for thousands of years.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The successful outcome of the United Nations Summit to adopt the post-2015 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1) coincided with the seventieth anniversary of the Organization and reflected the joint resolve to face up to, over the 15 years, the many obstacles and global challenges that impede sustainable development for all. The Heads of State and Government adopted a historic agreement whose goals aim at eradicating poverty and restoring dignity to each individual so that all might enjoy their freedoms and rights. The twenty-first century should meet the expectations of peoples for higher social justice and for shared prosperity and a healthy environment that is respectful of future generations, as was quite rightly underlined by His Holiness Pope Francis in front of the General Assembly (see A/70/PV.3).”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)