UN General Assembly
2025

The reform of the Council guarantees its legitimacy and credibility, as the body responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. We commend the AU Committee of 10 Heads of State and Government on the United Nations Security Council reforms, chaired by His Excellency, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, and their leadership in this legitimate quest. Madam President, As the world continues to witness a heightened level of insecurity, the threat of climate change continues to aggravate security challenges, especially in the Sahel. We must address the impact of the climate crisis as part of the vital, resilient measures that mitigate climate-related risks where they intersect with political, social and economic factors. The Gambia would like to acknowledge the progress made at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, for moving from $100 billion to the new collective quantified goal, which is still not adequate to finance all the mitigation and adaptation actions, especially for countries in special circumstances. We need to take concrete decisions at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to galvanize support for more climate financing.