UN News Centre

23 August 2011 – Secretary-General will tomorrow travel to Denver, Colorado, where he will deliver a speech at the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies and meet with industry leaders to discuss the need to promote renewable sources of energy.

Mr. Ban will also receive the university’s Global Advancement Award in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the United Nations, empower women and promote sustainable development, his spokesperson said.

He will meet with various leaders of the energy industry, including those involved in wind, solar and natural gas, to discuss sustainable energy for both the developed and developing world.

Read the full article about Mr. Ban’s visit to Denver on UN News Centre.