This year, the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary—a moment to honor eight decades of peace, development and human rights. Yet with the climate crisis intensifying, stronger international cooperation has never been more urgent.
In an exclusive interview for The Hub, Wang Guan sat down with Selwin Charles Hart, special adviser to the UN secretary-general on Climate Action and Just Transition. They discussed:
- "Better Together" at 80 – Hart explains how unity across nations and sectors is critical to tackle complex challenges like rising temperatures and extreme weather.
- UN achievements – From peacekeeping to global health campaigns, Hart reflects on milestones that demonstrate the value of collective action.
- Future of climate governance – Looking ahead, the UN’s role in shaping fair rules for emission cuts and green finance will be more vital than ever.
- Global Governance Initiative & SDGs – Hart outlines how new platforms can align with the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring social equity and environmental resilience.
“Our greatest strength is collaboration,” Hart tells The Hub. “By bringing governments, businesses and communities together, we can drive a just transition that leaves no one behind.”
As the UN embarks on its next 80 years, Hart’s vision of being “Better Together” underscores the power of shared responsibility—and the hope that global solidarity can still move the needle on the planet’s biggest challenge.
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