Speaking on 29 June at the High-Level Event on Climate Change convened by Sam Kutesa, President of the UN General Assembly, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres spoke about the new, universal climate change agreement slated for adoption in Paris this December. Ms. Figueres gave a brief overview of the emerging agreement, both what it may look like and what challenges must be overcome to make the agreement strong and durable, and urged the high-level audience to inject political impetus into the negotiations to make Paris a shining success.
„Speaking today at the High-Level Event on Climate Change convened by Sam Kutesa, President of the UN General Assembly, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres spoke about the new, universal climate change agreement slated for adoption in Paris this December. Ms. Figueres gave a brief overview of the emerging agreement, both what it may look like and what challenges must be overcome to make the agreement strong and durable, and urged the high-level audience to inject political impetus into the negotiations to make Paris a shining success.“
„Never before has it been so evident that we can address both climate change and sustainable development with the same measures. This is your moment to ensure we create jobs, ensure energy access, safeguard food and water, improve health and protect economic and social stability for the future.“
See more information on the event here
Source: UNFCCC article from 29.06.2015Speaking on 29 June at the High-Level Event on Climate Change convened by Sam Kutesa, President of the UN General Assembly, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres spoke about the new, universal climate change agreement slated for adoption in Paris this December. Ms. Figueres gave a brief overview of the emerging agreement, both what it may look like and what challenges must be overcome to make the agreement strong and durable, and urged the high-level audience to inject political impetus into the negotiations to make Paris a shining success.
„Speaking today at the High-Level Event on Climate Change convened by Sam Kutesa, President of the UN General Assembly, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres spoke about the new, universal climate change agreement slated for adoption in Paris this December. Ms. Figueres gave a brief overview of the emerging agreement, both what it may look like and what challenges must be overcome to make the agreement strong and durable, and urged the high-level audience to inject political impetus into the negotiations to make Paris a shining success.“
„Never before has it been so evident that we can address both climate change and sustainable development with the same measures. This is your moment to ensure we create jobs, ensure energy access, safeguard food and water, improve health and protect economic and social stability for the future.“
See more information on the event here
Source: UNFCCC article from 29.06.2015