5 February 2010

Keynote Addresses by Leaders - Imperatives of visionary leadership

Speakers


 
 
 
 
                 
HE Mr Anote Tong President of the Republic of Kiribati   HE Mr Danilo Turk The President of the Republic of Slovenia   HE Mr George Papandreou Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic of Greece   HE Mr Jens Stoltenberg Prime Minister of Norway   HE Mr Jigmi Yoser Thinley Prime Minister of Bhutan  


 
           
                 
HE Mr Matti Vanhanen Prime Minister of Finland   The Hon Jean Charest Premier of Quebec            


He highlighted the significance of taking forward the political document of COP15. He also pointed towards the efforts by countries across the world in initiating national mitigation action plans needed to deal with climate change and ensure sustainable development.
 
She stated that sustainability implies concerns for social equity between generations and amongst them as well, thereby highlighting the significance of harmony between humanity and nature, Emphasizing the need for developed countries to move towards a low carbon growth, she brought attention to the twin challenges of climate change and poverty, and the need for leaders to stay engaged in the climate change negotiations.
   
HE Mr Ricardo Lagos Former President, Government of Chile   HE Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland Former Prime Minister of Norway & Special Envoy on Climate Change, United Nations, Norway    

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