Mayor Guido Déus highlighted Bonn’s long-standing connection to the United Nations and the importance of making this presence visible to the public: “Bonn has been closely linked with the United Nations for many years and has developed into an important centre for sustainability and international cooperation. The UN Campus, more than any other place in Bonn, represents the transformation from the former capital to an international city of sustainability.

Richard Dictus, Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, addresses the audience, including the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in an event commemorating the 20 years of the UN in Bonn.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the audience during the event commemorating the 20 years of UN Bonn on 8 March 2016.