The world is changing in the United Nations' favour -- as more people and Governments understand that multilateralism is the only path in our interdependent and globalizing world. Global problems demand global solutions -- and going it alone is not a viable option. Whether we are speaking of peace and security, development, or human rights, demands on our Organization are growing every day.

 I am determined to ensure that we make progress on the pressing issues of our time, step by step, building on achievements along the way, working with Member States and civil society. That means strengthening the UN's ability to play its role to the fullest extent in conflict prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.  And it means invigorating our efforts for disarmament and non-proliferation.

Belgrade, October 11, 2007 - The transition to a market economy, which is happening in most of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA)1 sub-region, presents both a challenge and an opportunity to put in place policies and incentives that would minimize the environmental impact of increased development while ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources and the environment.

UNITED NATIONS, New York — Each spring for the last quarter century, the United Nations Population Award has recognized outstanding contributions to the field of population and development.