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2007-04-17

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2007-04-17

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1. “Canada also stands ready to work to build a truly global approach to achieve deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions with the full participation of all major emitter countries. (spoke in French) There must also be greater cooperation to integrate climate change adaptation efforts more effectively into national development policies of the most vulnerable developing nations. These efforts must also be supported by more effective bilateral, regional and multilateral assistance. Working together, we must implement effective strategies to overcome the challenges that climate change presents to sustainable development, human health and the health of the ecosystem, as well as to security. Finally, addressing climate change is also a matter of good global stewardship and as such deserves our sustained attention and action.”

   2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

2. “Efforts also are needed to better integrate climate change into the international community's long-term security and humanitarian strategies. Technology advancement will play a critical role in addressing climate change and in improving energy and global security. The development of new technologies and the wide deployment of both new and existing technologies will be necessary. Collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors need to be rapidly accelerated in an effort to advance technology uptake. The time for action is now. In the weeks ahead, Canada's Government will set out enforceable regulatory targets for greenhouse gas emissions. These targets will place Canada on the pathway to achieving deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.”

   2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

3. “The hour is late; I shall try to be short. Canada welcomes this opportunity to speak in the debate and would like to thank the United Kingdom for its initiative, which has resulted in this discussion on the very broad implications of climate change, one of the greatest threats facing the world today. The science of climate change is clear. We must focus our attention on solutions to protect our planet's fragile ecosystems. The impacts of climate change are already being felt - on water availability, biodiversity, food supply, coastal systems and low-lying areas and on public health. All regions could be affected, including in Canada, where traditional ways of life in the north are already being threatened. Poor communities can be especially vulnerable, in particular those concentrated in high-risk areas.”

   2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source