AMMAN —
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday participated in
the virtual P4G Summit, organized by South Korea.
اضافة اعلان
The
Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 summit, which extends
over two days with the participation of over 60 heads of state and government,
as well as representatives of international organizations, seeks to mobilize
green investments and to encourage building partnerships that push towards
realizing climate-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In
his remarks, King Abdullah noted the impact climate change has had on
Jordan
and the challenge of water scarcity, as well as transforming aspects of the
country’s ecosystem, stressing that the threat of climate change in one country
affects all countries around the globe.
His
Majesty added that it is a collective responsibility to make sure that planet
stays a sustainable and vibrant home for all creatures, according to the Royal
Court.
Following
is the full text of His Majesty’s remarks:
“In
the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful,
Dear
friends,
Thank
you for the opportunity to speak at this important summit, which comes at a
critical time to galvanize governments, businesses, and civil society from
across the globe into action to safeguard our planet and our shared future.
For
us in Jordan, the impact of climate change is a painful reality. It has
unrecognizably transformed parts of our landscape and aspects of our ecosystem.
Dead Sea water levels have been shrinking at an average rate of 1 meter per
year.
We
have one of the lowest levels of water availability per capita in the world.
Diminishing aquifers and low rain accumulation are pressing concerns, as we
continue to share the little water we have with millions of refugees.
Fully
aware of the existential magnitude of climate change, Jordan has recently
launched a National Green Growth Action Plan focused on green recovery from
COVID-19, with measures to upscale energy efficiency, strengthen our resilience
and adaptation in water and agriculture, and mainstream climate change in our
local development planning.
Jordan
has made strides adopting climate-smart public private partnership frameworks,
and we are party to key international environmental agreements, including the Paris
Agreement, the Montreal Protocol, and the Rio Conventions.
However,
these agreements mean nothing without tangible progress in implementation to
advance environmental stewardship for future generations, and provide
international support for nations on the frontlines of climate change.
An
investment’s success should no longer be measured merely through financial
gain; its environmental benefits and sustainability must be key.
My
friends,
The
threat of climate change is not the problem of one country or region alone. A
drought in California, a flood in Kenya, or a wildfire in Australia; they all
reverberate across the planet to threaten our very existence.
God
says in the Quran: "The Earth, [God] placed it for [all] creatures."
It is
our collective responsibility to make sure it stays that way, a sustainable,
vibrant home for all.”
The
summit aims at providing an opportunity for building market-based partnerships
among the private, public and civil society sectors, to work towards fulfilling
the SDGs and the Paris Agreement.
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