Jakarta: The private sector has a key role to play in lifting the world out of both the covoid-19 and climate crises, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres told international business leaders on Monday.
"We need you more than ever to help us change course, end fragility, avert climate catastrophe and build the equitable and sustainable future we want and need," the UN Chief said in a speech to the Davos Agenda gathering of the World Economic Forum, which is taking place online this year instead of in the Swiss Alps.
According to Guterres, covid-19 has generated the worst economic crisis for nearly a century, exposing inequalities and fragilities both within and among countries.
"We have reached a moment of truth. In 2021 we must address these fragilities and put the world on track," he stated.
"It is time to change course and take the sustainable path. And, this year, we have a unique opportunity to do so. We can use our recovery from the covid-19 pandemic to move from fragilities to resilience," he added.
The Secretary-General emphasized that pandemic recovery must be inclusive while also tackling climate change and biodiversity loss.
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