IMO Secretary-General Lim was in attendance as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked the formation of the UN in London, UK, with a full house of students and diplomats (5 February). Speaking in Central Hall Westminster (photo gallery) where the first UN Secretary-General was appointed 70 years ago, Mr. Ban addressed issues including climate change, the need for more women in global leadership roles, and the migrant crisis. IMO contributes to these and many more global issues, and has been joining the rest of the UN family in celebrating the 70th birthday (see here).
The event was hosted by the United Nations Association UK (UNA-UK) and Chatham House, and moderated by Sir Jeremy Greenstock – chair of UNA-UK and former Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations.