Hurricane Sandy: at General Assembly, UN Chief Highlights Challenges and Lessons Learned

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 November 2012 – In a briefing to the General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the world body’s challenges, responses and lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy, while also reiterating his call for more action in regard to climate change.

“Storms and emergencies pose great tests and challenge. They may bring out the best in people who work beyond the call of duty in trying and even heroic circumstances,” Mr. Ban said