Development
Energy at UNGA 81
Raised by 83 of 223 speakers. Read verbatim UN transcript quotes and select a time to hear the speech.
Speeches that raised energy
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) · Day 3Rodrigo Paz PereiraIt was part of a political and ideological line which was being built upon by another leader who brought a coca leaf here And he turned a traditional leaf into a historic leaf, a leaf that is part of our culture.
He turned it into a betrayal so that construction and development and the vision of a the development of a nation would be betrayed.
Today, the Bolivian economy in 2026 had inflation of more than 20%.
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Portugal · Day 3Luís MontenegroAnd in the face of the new challenge posed by artificial intelligence, we must find together the right balance between innovation and regulation.
One that allows us to harness its potential for the benefit of humanity, while preventing it from distorting our very essence, excellencies.
The energy crisis and the rising fuel prices we are facing due to international conflicts are affecting all our peoples.
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Madagascar · Day 3Michaël Randrianirinawe must be concerned that the multilateral system is struggling to contain escalating tensions fueled by geopolitical rivalries.
These crises, now affecting different regions of the planet, have consequences for our states.
They directly impact our economies and the daily lives of our populations through disruptions in energy supply chains, and difficulties in the delivery of essential goods.
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Barbados · Day 3Mia Amor MottleyThe proposed action agenda places methane reduction at the center of climate implementation.
And we welcome that focus.
It is true that carbon dioxide must remain central to the global energy transition.
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Bangladesh · Day 3Tarique RahmanEnergy security concerns, disruptions to global energy supply systems, and rising inflation are worsening the economic situation.
We believe that every conflict should be resolved through dialogue, diplomatic processes, and mutual cooperation.
Equality, fairness, protection of mutual interests, and respect and dignity among disputing states should form the basis of bilateral and multilateral relations.
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Netherlands (Kingdom of the) · Day 3Rob JettenAnd fortunately, we are making progress.
Last year, the electrical vehicle market grew by 20%, wind power capacity grew by 14%, and solar power by more than 30%.
And this growth in renewable energy has exceeded even the most optimistic projections from 10 years ago.
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Greece · Day 3Kyriakos MitsotakisAnd as we prepare to assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second-half of 2027, we will work for a Europe that is more competitive, more secure, more capable of defending itself, and more effective in protecting its external borders.
Another lesson, however, is becoming increasingly clear.
Connectivity is the tangible face of geopolitics.
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Nepal · Day 3Balendra ShahRemarkable for at least developed country, Nepal is already paying a global role exceeding its ecological share.
We have restored forest, cover nearly half of our territory.
We are installing hydropower at a pace enough to power all clean energy needs and displace dirty sources abroad.
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Zimbabwe · Day 3Emmerson Dambudzo MnangagwaAs droughts, floods, and declining threaten water, food and energy security, developed countries are called upon to honour their climate finance commitments in line with common but differentiated responsibilities.
Mr. President, Zimbabwe welcomes the recommendations of the Secretary-General's Panel on the Critical Energy Transition Minerals and the country support mechanism.
Critical minerals must become a foundation for inclusive development with value addition and a beneficiation at source, along with development of regional value chains being highly prioritized.
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Ghana · Day 3John Dramani MahamaAfrica seeks equal partnership that is anchored That is anchored in mutual respect.
Our continent possesses the world's youngest population, vast arable lands, unparalleled cultural vitality, and the critical minerals required to drive the global green energy transition.
But, Mr. Speaker, let me warn, Africa will not remain a passive arena for a new scramble for resources.
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Gambia (Republic of The) · Day 3Mohammed JallowThis is the democratic party government remains committed to pursuing.
A part in which institutions are strengthened, citizens are heard, differences are resolved peacefully, and democratic gains are consolidated for future generations.
Mister President, on development, the government's recovery focused national development plan provides a framework for accelerating our social enemy transformation.
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Colombia · Day 3José Manuel RestrepoIt's a country with access to two oceans, productive land, energy resources, enormous biodiversity, an excellent geographical position, and a government that champions private enterprise.
But above all, look at our people.
Colombia does not want to watch the technological transformation of our time from the sidelines.
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Israel · Day 3Benjamin NetanyahuAnd I ask them, what will this future, what will this behavior, what will the world hold for you?
The brotherhood of democracies or the Muslim brotherhood?
How long will it take for you to see that these fanatic jihadists are choking your waterways, your energy supply, your economic lifeline?
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Nigeria · Day 3Kashim ShettimaNigeria remains committed to the Paris Agreement and an equitable energy transition.
that reflects historical responsibility and capacity while protecting people's right to development.
Under our energy transition plan, we are working towards net zero emissions by 2060 while expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.
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Yemen · Day 3Abdullah Abdulkader Al Alimi-BawzerProtecting this strategic waterway is a shared regional and international responsibility which Yemen cannot shoulder alone.
It is the responsibility of every economy that depends on secure supply chains, energy security, and freedom of navigation.
In this regard, we commend the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to establish a multinational maritime defense coalition.
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Armenia · Day 3Nikol PashinyanAll this opens up another crucial opportunity for international logistics because the restoration of the railway connection between Armenia and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of the Republic of Azerbaijan restores the railway connection also between the Persian Gulf and the Black Sea.
This is an important nuance because it shows why and how the implementation of the TRIP project promises great benefits to all countries in our region.
And these potential benefits can thus become a cornerstone of long-term stability and peace, especially between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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South Africa · Day 3Ronald Ozzy Lamolaour prosperity, and our hard-won development gains.
In the last year, 2 million people in the Southern African Development Community suffered the combined and debilitating impact of floods, cyclones, wildfires, and disease outbreaks.
Our responses are severely constrained by a climate finance architecture stacked against developing nations.
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