mr. ban ki-moon, who has been an outstanding leader on this issue, as well. now, just as i believe the paris agreement will ultimately prove to be a turning point for our planet, i believe that history will judge today's efforts as pivotal. for the agreement to enter into force, 55 countries representing 55% of global emissions must formally join. together, the u.s. and china represent about 40% of global emissions. today we are moving the world significantly closer to the goal that we have set. we have a saying in america that you need to put your money where your mouth is. when it comes to combating climate change, that's what we're doing. both the united states and china. we're leading by example. as the world's two largest economies and two largest commitments, our interest in this agreement continues the momentum of paris and should give the rest of the world confidence whether developed or developing countries that a low carbon future is where the world is heading. of course, the paris agreement alone won't solve the climate crisis. it does establish an

mr. ban ki-moon who has been an outstanding leader on this issue as well.ow, just as i believe the paris agreement will ultimately prove to be a turning point for our planet, i believe that history will judge today's efforts as pivotal. for the agreement to enter into force, this has already been stated, 55 countries representing 55% of global emissions must formally join. together, the u.s. and china represent about 40% of global emissions. so today we are moving the world significantly closer to the goal that we have set. we have a saying in america that you need to put your money where your mouth is. and when it comes to combatting climate change, that's what we're doing, both the united states and china. we're leading by example. as the world's two largest economies and two largest submitters, our entrance into this agreement continues the momentum of paris and to give the rest of the world confidence, whether developed or developing countries, that a low carbon future is where the world is heading. of course, the paris agreement alone won't solve the c

ban ki-moon. we'll show you as much as we can until the house gavels back in at 6:30. >> mr. peter thompson, president of the general assembly, your majesties you royal highnesses, distinguished heads of state and excellencecies, ladies and gentlemen and gentlemen. ban ki-moon: i stand here honored to have served this great united nations. in taking the oath in december, 2006, i pledged to work with you peoples. with the charter as you are guide and the dedication of the staff, we have achieved much together. i also stand before you with deep concern. mistrust divides citizens from their leaders. ex-twreemists push people into amps of us and them. there are rising seas, record heat and extreme storms. and danger defines the days of many. 130 million people need life-saving assistance. tens of millions, millions of them are children and young people. our next generation already at risk. yet after 10 years in office, i'm more convinced that we have the power to end the war, poverty, and persecution. we have the means to prevent conflict. we have the potential to close the gap be

mr. lakatov as president of the last u.n. general assembly. i want to pay tribute to secretary general ban ki moon who has a drive for harmony and inclusiveness worked diligently and in a down to earth manner of the past decade and whose work contributed significantly to world peace, sustainability development and the advancement and protection of human rights in the world. dear colleagues, the u.n. sustainable development summit last year adopted the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. which opens a new vision for global development. at the summit the chinese president gave a speech entitled towards win win partnership for sustainable development. and right here, he expounded on china's principles and positions, this year is the first year of the implementation of that agenda. this year's general debate is the sustainable development goals and universal goals to transform our world cannot be more relevant. on behalf of the chinese government here i want to state that in advancing sustainable agenda china has taken actions. we are one of the first to submit to the united nations the national