The deputy chief of the United Nations stated during a visit to Iceland that all conflicts, whether they be between different regions or with the environment, must come to an end.
Ms. Mohammed held several one-on-one meetings with top government leaders, such as President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, and Foreign Affairs Minister Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, during her visit which ended on Tuesday.
“We must remain steadfast. Challenging times require bravery, unity, and resolve. The Deputy Secretary-General tweeted about her attendance at the Nordic Solidarity for Peace event in Reykjavík on the final day of her trip.”
Persevere for peace
During the Forum, she emphasized that despite recent conflicts and unsettling events, the international community must not lose hope but rather increase efforts to promote peace.
Ms. Mohammed emphasized the importance of prioritizing sustainable development and revitalizing multilateral efforts in order to achieve a peaceful future for all. She also highlighted the urgency of ending regional and environmental conflicts that contribute to further challenges and tensions.
During her visit, Ms. Mohammed emphasized the importance of Iceland, as well as other small countries, in promoting global solutions to critical issues such as climate change, peace and security, and the need for improved international financial systems that benefit both people and the planet. She also discussed these topics with members of parliament and young individuals.
Climate change impacts
Ms. Mohammed toured areas impacted by the climate crisis, including Iceland’s second largest glacier, Langjökull, which is rapidly melting, as well as its ice cave.
As COP28 approaches in less than two months, she urged for immediate action to support those who are most impacted by climate change.
She also went to Deildartunguhver Hot Spring, known as the strongest hot spring in Europe, with a flow rate of 180 litres (50 gallons) per second and a temperature of 97°C (200°F).
The Deputy Secretary-General recently toured the Hellisheiði Power Plant, a massive geothermal power facility that is one of the largest in the world. This plant produces both electricity and hot water for residential use, making it a crucial source of power on a global scale.
Ms. Mohammed departed on Tuesday to attend the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Marrakech, Morocco.
Source: news.un.org
