On Wednesday, at the World Economic Forum, United Nations Secretary-General delivered a special address, focusing on the crucial global issues of climate change and the development of Artificial Intelligence. He emphasized the crisis of trust in global institutions and called for immediate action to tackle these challenges.

In his address, the Secretary-General stated, “It’s good to be back – to be back and to see Davos highlighting the global crisis in trust.” He expressed his belief that “this crisis is the direct result of a paradox facing our world.” He highlighted the severe threats posed by “runaway climate chaos, and the runaway development of Artificial Intelligence without guard rails,” lamenting the world’s seeming powerlessness to act collectively.

With a tone of urgency, the Secretary-General noted, “As climate breakdown begins, countries remain hellbent on raising emissions.” He pointed out the alarming trend of increasing global temperatures and the destructive impacts of climate change, such as droughts, storms, fires, and floods. He shared his observations from recent visits, stating, “Before travelling to the United Nations climate talks at COP28 in Dubai, I saw for myself the dramatic receding of Himalayan glaciers, and the accelerated melting of the ice sheet in Antarctica.”

Addressing the audience, he declared, “2023 went down as the hottest year on record. But it could be one of the coolest years of the future.” He criticized the fossil fuel industry’s recent campaigns to obstruct progress, affirming that “the phaseout of fossil fuels is essential and inevitable.”

On the topic of AI, the Secretary-General warned of its potential to worsen inequality, as indicated by the International Monetary Fund. He criticized “some powerful tech companies” for pursuing profits with disregard for human rights and social impact.

Discussing geopolitical divides, he pointed out, “Little wonder that people everywhere are losing faith in governments, institutions, and financial and economic systems.” He recalled how, even during the Cold War, systems were in place to mitigate risks, but many of these systems have now been eroded.

The Secretary-General made a call for a reformed, inclusive, networked multilateralism to manage the complexity of a multipolar world. He emphasized the need for strong multilateral institutions and frameworks to prevent further fragmentation. He highlighted the epidemic of impunity and the trampling of international law in various global conflicts, reiterating his call for humanitarian ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine.

He concluded by stressing the importance of Rebuilding Trust, not as a slogan, but as a necessity for deep reforms in global governance. He urged for engagement in a multi-stakeholder effort to develop a governance model for AI and to bridge the digital divide. The Secretary-General remained optimistic, stating, “Rebuilding Trust will not happen overnight – but I am convinced that it’s both essential, and possible.” He called on everyone to influence and prevent further damage, to get the world back on track to safety, prosperity, and peace.

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