NEW YORK — Philippine Senator Loren Legarda, United Nations Global Champion for Resilience, addressed members of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) in a meeting at the UN Headquarters Wednesday, April 20.
Two days ahead of the High-Level Signing Ceremony for the Paris Agreement in New York, Legarda said that CVF member states must unite in ensuring the early entry into force of the Agreement. Legarda is also co-Head of the Philippine Delegation along with Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje.
Keynote Speech of Senator Loren Legarda
Breakfast Meeting of Climate Vulnerable Forum Members
20 April 2016 | UN Headquarters, New York
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good morning.
We come together this morning against the backdrop of a historic gathering of nations to bring the global community a step closer to unleashing actions towards a low carbon, resilient and sustainable future.
One hundred ninety-five (195) nations have come to agreement in Paris. It is time we bring this agreement into action.
United Nations Global Champion for Resilience, Senator Loren Legarda, will address today, April 20, members of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) in a meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Two days ahead of the High-Level Signing Ceremony for the Paris Agreement in New York, Legarda, who is also Co-Head of the Philippine Delegation, said that CVF member states must unite in ensuring the early entry into force of the Agreement.
MABALACAT CITY — Senator Loren Legarda said that one way to start a low carbon lifestyle is to undertake water conservation initiatives.
Legarda, chair of the Senate committee on Climate Change, stressed the importance of water management in the battle against climate change and the devastating impact of depleting water resource.
Senator Loren Legarda today said that one way to start a low carbon lifestyle is to undertake water conservation initiatives.
Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, stressed the importance of water management in the battle against climate change and the devastating impact of depleting water resource.
