Speeches from Kofi Annan and the Kofi Annan Foundation team.
Remarks upon acceptance of degree from the University of South Africa
University of South Africa, South Africa “How the international community and Africa itself responds to the enormous challenges it faces, how we...Read More
Kofi Annan ’s remarks on accepting the Peace of Westphalia Prize
Münster, Germany “Globalisation has brought many benefits to our world. But it also brings new threats. No country, no matter how powerful...Read More
Kofi Annan ’s remarks to the International Rescue Committee
New York, USA Kofi Annan outlines the changing nature of the humanitarian crises we face, highlighting in particular the growing issue of...Read More
Partners for Rice
Tokyo, Japan “Cooperation between Africa and Asia can and will open new possibilities for food security in Africa and the world.” Thank...Read More
Remarks at the Launch of the Global Humanitarian Forum Report, ‘The Human face of Climate Change’
Geneva, Switzerland “By working together, recognising our common humanity and shared challenge, we can provide climate justice and a better world.” Thank...Read More
Address on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
Geneva, Switzerland “The Geneva Conventions give force to a simple but enduring idea – that we must do everything we can to...Read More
“From Kyoto to Copenhagen” – Address at the opening of the Global Editors’ Forum
Copenhagen, Denmark In an address to the Global Editors Forum Mr. Annan said that fighting Climate Change cannot be left to politicians...Read More
Kofi Annan ’s opening remarks at ‘The Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation Conference: One Year Later’
KNDR Conference, Geneva “The KNDR process was in effect a roadmap for 2012 and beyond. The achievements of 2008 were only a...Read More
Gabriel Silver Memorial Lecture: Climate change – the leadership challenge of our time
Columbia University, New York “I urge leaders of the G20 to catalyse the growing momentum on climate change…” Attached PDF 090923...Read More
Climate prediction for decision-making
World Meterological Organization, Geneva Kofi Annan calls for a major transfer of resources and technology to developing countries to fund mitigation and...Read More
