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UN needs Greenpeace to mobilize public opinion and pressure

Press release - September 23, 2007
The head of the United Nations has called on Greenpeace to mobilize the public in order to press politicians to take immediate action to deal with the pending crisis posed by global warming. In a meeting with Greenpeace’s executive director, Dr. Gerd Leipold, held as a prelude to the UN Climate Change Summit on September 24, Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon made it clear that while strong leadership is required, so is public pressure. "The clock is ticking," he said.
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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon meets with Greenpeace. From left to right: Daniel Mittler, Athena Ronquillo, Gerd Leipold, Ban Ki-moon, Jamie Choi and John Passacantando.

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