Mr Speaker, I got to know Ken Baugh when I was just about to leave high school because he established his medical practice in Spanish Town where I grew up and he became my doctor then; I went to him for my check-ups and medicals to go back to school and I try to engage […]
Continue ReadingBishop C. Everton Thomas for our prayers The Most Honourable Juliet Holness The Honourable Audley Shaw Honourable Daryl Vaz And other members of the Cabinet Minister Chuck Minister Henry I see here the minister of state in the Ministry of National Security, the Honourable Rudyard Spencer; very alert, who will be planting many trees with […]
Continue ReadingRaising the Bar for Private Sector Climate Action SALUTATIONS Incheon which is a very lovely city, I had a chance to tour briefly and I must say it is a beautiful city. The Executive Director of the GCF, Mr Glemarec Excellencies Ladies and gentlemen, I’m very pleased to be here with you this morning. […]
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Theme: “Galvanising multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion” Mr. President, I extend heartiest congratulations on your election as President of this 74th Session of the General Assembly and assure you of Jamaica’s full support in the work ahead. I must also convey our deepest appreciation to Her Excellency Maria […]
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Mr. Chairman, I join others in commending the European Union for its commitment to partner with others in support of action to empower women and girls. The ‘Spotlight Initiative’ has provided impetus for global action to end gender-based violence. The EU’s substantial financial allocation to that initiative is evidence of its unquestionable commitment to that […]
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Secretary General: In attention to our mandate to lead a process of climate finance mobilization; we carefully identified and discussed each of the challenges preventing financing from reaching the most vulnerable and embarked on a thorough process of assessment of existing and new initiatives. I am therefore pleased to report a few of our main […]
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Colleague Heads of State and Government, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. I wish to start by thanking Prime Minister Solberg for her leadership on matters of The Blue Economy, Ocean Health, and Climate Change. This has manifested in the work of the High Level Panel which is making great strides in delivering on its mandate to […]
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Colleagues, the global financing system requires an immediate transformation. It must be science-based; technically appropriate; transparent and supported by accurate and inclusive tracking methodologies. Let us look at some of these system fixes: The PACTA Risk scenario analysis tools already applied by over 600 financial institutions worldwide, could be adopted by private investors to align […]
Continue ReadingMy colleague cohost Prime Minister Solberg of Norway Other Heads of State and Heads of Government present Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen I am honoured to co-host with Prime Minister Solberg, this High-Level Luncheon, and I am grateful for your overwhelming support in response to our urgent call for countries to partner for climate action. For […]
Continue ReadingSecretary General: In attention to our mandate to lead a process of climate finance mobilization; we carefully identified and discussed each of the challenges preventing financing from reaching the most vulnerable and embarked on a thorough process of assessment of existing and new initiatives. I am therefore pleased to report a few of our main […]
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