# Climate Issue: Preparing for COP-21 in Paris

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- Published: 2015-08-28T18:35:54-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## In France, Ban and President Hollande discuss global issues including upcoming Paris climate talks

NEW YORK, 25 August 2015 / PRN Africa / — In Paris today, United Nations Secretary-
General Ban Ki-moon met with the President of France, François Hollande. They discussed
a range of issues, including the climate change conference, which is due to start
in December (COP-21) in the French capital. They also focused on the next steps 
to be taken to ensure an ambitious outcome for addressing the climate issue.

Both men discussed the different ways of engaging Heads of State and Governments
on the issue of climate change. This includes discussions on the margins of the 
70th session of the General Assembly in New York in September. Meetings involving
leaders were also indicated in a read-out.

They agreed on the importance of drawing attention to the climate finance package
for The meeting of States Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change(
COP-21) “as early as possible.” For example, this could be at the meeting of Finance
Ministers in Lima in October. Meanwhile, operationalizing the [Green Climate](https://greenlivingguy.com/2009/02/growing-optimism-for-u-s-climate-change-bill/)
Fund is crucial. Reaching out to all Member States is necessary to further accelerate
momentum in the coming months and tackle the global climate issue.

![Un secretary general ban ki moon and french president françois hollande engage
in a serious discussion against the backdrop of the eiffel tower Climate issues 
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UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon and French President François Hollande discuss 
climate change and global security in front of the [Eiffel Tower](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/12/eiffel-tower-lights-up-for-cop21-climate-conference/)

## Framework for COP 21

The Secretary-General and the French President also discussed a number of peace 
and security issues. These included the situations in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, and
the Middle East Peace Process.

While they noted progress towards elections and restoring security in the Central
African Republic, Mr. Ban stressed his resolve and commitment. He emphasized the
need to address issues of misconduct, including sexual exploitation and abuse, by
UN peacekeepers.

In the aftermath of his visit to Nigeria, the Secretary-General and President Hollande
also discussed the threat of Boko Haram across the region. Additionally, they recognized
the need to address violent extremism everywhere. This is part of global issues,
akin to the pressing climate issue.

### Sources:

[United Nations](https://press.un.org/en/2015/sgsm17067.doc.htm). (2015, August 
25). Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. François Hollande, President of the
French Republic [Press release]. Distributed via [PRN Africa](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/).

[United Nations News](https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2015/08/in-france-ban-and-president-hollande-discuss-global-issues-including-upcoming-paris-climate-talks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).(
2015, August 25). In France, Ban and President Hollande discuss global issues including
upcoming [Paris climate](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/01/over-1400-u-s-cities-states-and-businesses-vow-to-meet-paris-climate-commitments/)
talks. United Nations Sustainable Development Blog.

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