Discussion Questions

1. Who is Ban Ki-moon? What is the United Nations?
2. What is the topic and purpose of the Secretary-General's address? Who is he addressing?
3. According to Ban Ki-moon what is the "preeminent geo-political issue of the 21st century"? What does he say will happen if this issue is not addressed? Do you agree or disagree with his statement? Explain your answer.
4. What will happen in Copenhagen in December of 2009?
5. Climate change was only one of several issues discussed during the United Nations' 64th General Assembly. Click here to watch President Obama's first address to the United Nations. Click here to view video of the U.N. Security Council meeting on nuclear non-proliferation.
6. Do you believe that climate change should be addressed? Why or why not? If so, what are some possible solutions?