Successful Paris talks would boost global confidence

As global leaders gather in Paris on Monday to start critical talks on managing the world's carbon budget in the post-2020 period, UN General-Secretary Ban Ki-moon has called for urgent worldwide action to deliver sustainable development.

In an article for China Daily's European edition, titled "This grandfather's hopes for the planet", the UN chief wrote, "I want my grandchildren to enjoy the beauty and bounty of a healthy planet. And like any human being, it grieves me to see that floods, droughts and wild fires are getting worse, that island nations will disappear and uncounted species will become extinct."

While, Ban is concerned about the environmental crisis threatening humans, I am worried about the possibility of a terrorist attack in the Belgian capital. Next to Ban's article was one of mine titled "This father's hopes for son's safety in his city".