Amina J. Mohammed gives a speech at the Climate Change Global Lecture. [Photos provided to China Watch]
Collective efforts can help solve global climate change and China is playing a leading role and its actions inspire many countries, according to a top UN diplomat at a major forum on the topic.
“Climate change is the defining global challenge of our time and we can solve climate change with collective effort,” said Amina J. Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations on Nov 21, during a speech at the Climate Change Global Lecture.
The lecture was organized by the Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Tsinghua University.
Guests included Xie Zhenhua, China’s Special Representative for Climate Change Affairs and inaugural president of ICCSD, He Jiankun, chairman of the academic committee of ICCSD, Li Zheng, executive vice-president of ICCSD, and Liu Zhenmin, under-secretary-general for Economic and Social Affairs as well as other representatives of the UN and embassies in China.
Amina J. Mohammed (middle) and Xie Zhenhua on her right and Liu Zhenmin on her left.
Mohammed described China as “an important global partner in solving climate change” and “a global leader on climate action’’.
China’s development strategy of “ecological civilization”, the model of the circular economy and efforts in clear energy as well as electric vehicles were highlighted during her speech.
“China’s experiences and continued efforts demonstrate a concrete example of pursuing a climate-resilient and low-carbon development pathway. This is an inspiration for all countries to follow. And we look forward to the continued leadership of China in this area,” she said.
She highlighted the urgency and significance of tackling climate change. “Solving climate change is a great investment in the future. Climate action is good for the economy, for public health, and for world peace.”
She called for young leaders to strive for a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for all.
It’s the seventh lecture that the institute has hold since its launch. Nicholas Stern, co-chair of the institute, IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics and President of the Royal Economic Society and Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Canada, also delivered lectures on the issues of global climate change.
“The Climate Change Global Lectures series aim to provide an influential platform for international exchanges. It allows for guests who have made contributions in global climate governance to share their views and ideas to people,” Xie Zhenhua said.
Amina J. Mohammed gives a speech at the Climate Change Global Lecture. [Photos provided to China Watch]
Collective efforts can help solve global climate change and China is playing a leading role and its actions inspire many countries, according to a top UN diplomat at a major forum on the topic.
“Climate change is the defining global challenge of our time and we can solve climate change with collective effort,” said Amina J. Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations on Nov 21, during a speech at the Climate Change Global Lecture.
The lecture was organized by the Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Tsinghua University.
Guests included Xie Zhenhua, China’s Special Representative for Climate Change Affairs and inaugural president of ICCSD, He Jiankun, chairman of the academic committee of ICCSD, Li Zheng, executive vice-president of ICCSD, and Liu Zhenmin, under-secretary-general for Economic and Social Affairs as well as other representatives of the UN and embassies in China.
Amina J. Mohammed (middle) and Xie Zhenhua on her right and Liu Zhenmin on her left.
Mohammed described China as “an important global partner in solving climate change” and “a global leader on climate action’’.
China’s development strategy of “ecological civilization”, the model of the circular economy and efforts in clear energy as well as electric vehicles were highlighted during her speech.
“China’s experiences and continued efforts demonstrate a concrete example of pursuing a climate-resilient and low-carbon development pathway. This is an inspiration for all countries to follow. And we look forward to the continued leadership of China in this area,” she said.
She highlighted the urgency and significance of tackling climate change. “Solving climate change is a great investment in the future. Climate action is good for the economy, for public health, and for world peace.”
She called for young leaders to strive for a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for all.
It’s the seventh lecture that the institute has hold since its launch. Nicholas Stern, co-chair of the institute, IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics and President of the Royal Economic Society and Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Canada, also delivered lectures on the issues of global climate change.
“The Climate Change Global Lectures series aim to provide an influential platform for international exchanges. It allows for guests who have made contributions in global climate governance to share their views and ideas to people,” Xie Zhenhua said.
