Leaders gather at UN Policy Forum to address climate change threat to Asia and the Pacific

Leaders gather at UN Policy Forum to address climate change threat to Asia and the Pacific

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“We used to say that the choices we make will define the future for the generations after us. Now we have to say that the choices we make will decide whether or not there will be a future for the generations after us. shared Csiba Korosi, President of the United Nations General Assembly. He said, “We are not short of ideas and plans; It is high time we realized them.

The Heads of State and Government of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mongolia, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu and the Cook Islands also addressed the inaugural session. Expressing grave concern about the complexities and growing threats of climate change on sustainable development, they expressed their optimism for shared solidarity and cooperation towards building a resilient, sustainable and prosperous future for all.

This week’s session is being attended by more than 880 participants from 61 member states, associate members and permanent observers, as well as representatives from academia, international organisations, youth, business and civil society.

It is expected to end on Friday with the adoption of ten resolutions, which include, among others, accelerated climate action, ocean protection, environmental protection, disaster risk reduction, supporting countries in special circumstances, promoting digital cooperation and inclusion, Includes recommendations for use of space. Applications for Sustainable Development, Advancing Sustainable Urban Development and Starting a New Decade of Persons with Disabilities.

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