"Now, more than ever, we need to connect the dots between climate, poverty, energy, food and water. These issues cannot be addressed in isolation."

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon – remarks at UNFCCC, 7 December 2010

"You are already leaders. Your ideas, your actions and your decisions make a difference. More than any other generation, you have a voice. Social networking is changing how we interact - and it can change our world. You are in touch with peers from around the world. You understand the power of instant communication. I appeal to you to use that power for the common good, the power of communication and the power of networking."

Secretary-General's remarks to UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference
New York, 13 May 2010