ウィスパリング同時通訳研究会コミュのCOP26: High level segment

Tuesday, 9 November 2021

His Excellency Mr. Ali Salajegheh, Vice President and Head of the Department of Environment of Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran)

16:36

In the name of God Mr. President, Executive secretary of UNFCCC, Honorable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen It is indeed a pleasure to be present in this august meeting, First of all, I would like to inform that my president his excellency Dr Mahammad Ebrahim Raisi was very much willing to attend this summit for not only his personal attachment to climate change and environmental issues, but also for the legal obligations according on domestic laws and regulation of my government to protect the collective right to clean and protect environment of Iranian nation. however, on his behalf I would like to extend his best wishes for the success of this conference. Mr. president The government of Islamic republic of Iran is committed alongside with other nations to combat climate change and global warming with the full support of the Supreme Leader. The government and Iranian environment department whose head is of the rank of vice president, devise a very ambitious national plan to cope with the consequences of climate change. However, Mr. President, when it comes the international cooperation and all stakeholders globally unfortunately my country faces an obstacle which is economic terrorism. Mr. president We are facing a relevant questions raised by members of parliament when they are in the legal process of ratification of Paris Agreement, that question is: if the Islamic republic of Iran becomes the full member of Paris agreement while unilateral coercive sanction or measures are imposed on the whole country of Iran, how the government would be able to implement its commitments if it is unable to receive any international assistance being financial or technical assistance from international community. That question still remains unanswered. And I put the same question before you Mr. president and all member state around this table why blind coercive measures are imposed on my country and few others which not only are inflicting sufferings on a nation but also is undermining the global efforts to combat climate change to the benefit of the humanity. This is the sad long story of taking human issues as a hostage for political objective of a few if not one. Thank you Mr. president



Her Excellency Ms. Isatou Touray, Vice President of the Gambia

20:29

STATEMENT BY HER EXCELLENCY DR. ISATOU TOURAY VICE PRSESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA AT THE RESUMEDHIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT OF THE TWENTY-SIX SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES OF THE UNFCCC (COP26) 315° OCTOBER TO 12 NOVEMBER2021 GLASGOW,UK

Excellencies, distinguished delegates, on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia, | wish to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Prime Minister and the government and people of the United Kingdom for hosting COP26 amidst COVID-19. We must build on the enthusiasm shown by world leaders in 2015. The realities of climate change have gone beyond doubt and debate. The most vulnerable countries are bearing the bruntofits impact. In the Gambia, two recent wind storms occurred in July and September 2021 causing terrible destruction to properties and claimed many innocent lives. In addition to the storms, disruptionsin rainfall at the beginning ofthis year’s rainy season resulted in delayed planting of vital crops in manyareasin the country. In 2014 we askedthe following questions: 1) “If urgent action is not taken now, when shall we take them? 2) When shall we act to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions”? These questions in my view still remain unanswered. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and other commitments to the Paris Agreement are not sufficient enoughto limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Certainly not enoughto protect the lives of vulnerable communities in many developing countries around the world! As developing nations, | believe that we are doing more than our fair share in combatting global warming. The Gambia even though a small developing country in subSahara Africa do recognize the severity of climate change, and never becamehesitantto ratify the Paris Agreement and submitted herfirst and second NDCs. The Gambia’s updated NDC is recognized by Climate Action Tracker as a fundamental commitment to reducing global temperature rise to1.5°C above business as usual by 2050.

On behalf of Government, | would like to thank UNDP, IRENA and ICLEIfor contributing financially and technically to the updating process of the NDC. In our national drive towards strengthening resilience and adaptation measures to climate change, the Government of the Gambia is progressively implementing its climate change policy aimed at mainstreaming and _ building resilience of communities to climate change, together working with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Local Adaptation Facility to strengthen rural communities’ resilience to climate change through jobs, skills and finance. My country firmly believes that other governments, particularly the world’s rich and developed countries, should do more and honour their past pledges to meet the unquestionable and dire needs of the world’s poorest and most climate vulnerable people, especially those with the least resilience who are put at the greatest risk from an ever-changing and unpredictable climate. | and my delegation, expect nothing less from COP26 than tangible commitments that strengthen emission reduction targets to be consistent with 1.5°C and reflect each country’s fair share of the global effort. Without additional finances, investments in new technologies and strong capacities, my country will find it extremely difficult to implement our ambitious climate action plan. We must not leave Glasgow without a robust and effective rule set for the Paris Agreementand this includes: a post2025 climate finance goal; ensure support to address loss and damage as well as recognize the special needs and circumstances of the LDCs. Let’s rememberthat our lives and livelihoods depend on the decisions wewill make here in Glasgow. The time to act is now! | thank you all.

224:54

His Excellency Mr. Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation

Your Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen, Addressing global warming and prevention of climate change depends on the ability of all nations to set aside differences and join together in resolving these challenges. Russia is mostly a northern country. Yet we are facing negative impacts of global warming including increase of desert areas, soil erosion, forest fires, floods and melting of permafrost. We take these matters seriously and responsibly. As you might be well aware the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will reach carbon neutrality by 2060. This promise is based on a comprehensive approach covering not only the problems of controlling and decreasing emission but also managing and improving greenhouse gas absorbing capabilities of our natural ecosystems including forests, tundra, farmland, marshes and seas. Taking a promise of reaching carbon neutrality by 2060 does not mean that Russia is refraining from achieving this goal 3 earlier. The success depends on availability of new technologies and funds to finance this transition. Through history human ingenuity has always led to finding solutions to the most complex issues. We are confident that this time humanity will also develop solutions that will bring a better future. Climate change requires all countries to work together and share knowledge and tools. Therefore, there should be no discrimination or restrictions preventing countries from accessing and using technologies and financing tools that will facilitate development of new sustainable infrastructure, capture and storage, decarbonization, improvement of energy efficiency, and support transition to clean energy. And if someone will be hampering this all of us would know who should be blamed for failing to reach climate goals. International efforts are also critical for enhancing cooperation in areas of ecosystem management, developing and improving monitoring and reporting emission and absorption practices as well as measuring progress in meeting climate goals. It is 4 critical to develop common fair and transparent rules for carbon pricing measurement and ensure their multilateral recognition and comparability between countries. In October 2021 the Russian Government has adopted a new 2050 Strategy of Social and Economic Development with Low Greenhouse Gas Emission. This strategy outlines measures that by 2050 compared to 1990 will bring our country to an 80% net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions while maximizing absorbing capacity of our forests and other ecosystems. It also outlines low greenhouse gas emission development measures until 2050. To achieve these ambitious objectives, we are focusing on improving our forest management practices, enhancing wildland fire prevention and response capabilities, preserving and increasing wilderness areas, introducing new farming practices as well as engaging in transformation towards cleaner energy. Our energy companies are implementing low emission technologies to ensure production, delivery and distribution of cleaner fuel to consumers. Our regions started pilot projects that 5 will help finding solutions to these problems. We welcome participation of international community in these projects. New renewable energy sources are increasing their share in energy balances of countries throughout the world. With 86% of our energy generation coming from solar, wind, natural gas, nuclear and hydro power Russia’s energy balance is already an example of one of the lowest carbon emissions per unit. We intend to maintain this leadership by introducing blue and green hydrogen and promoting the use this new fuel through the economy. At the same time our Government Strategy is pursuing the goal of finding and maintaining a balance between policies aimed at addressing climate challenges and reaching sustainable development goals to continue economic growth and improvement of living standard of our people. Building a safer environment implies significant investments and changes that will affect economies, create new markets, redirect resources and alter supply chains as well as lives of the people. It is our deep belief that addressing global warming and 6 climate change should not lead to further increase of poverty. Not just in the developing but in the developed world as well. Transition to new economy should be based on an equilibrium where investment returns and long-term asset value increase will be balanced by reliable energy supply that meets growing energy demand as well as the goals of reduction and absorption of greenhouse gas emissions. The solution of this equilibrium will determine the living standard of our descendants. This is a new economic balance that all of us will need to find together. And while this will be happening, at the time of these enormous changes, Russia will remain a reliable supplier of energy to international markets and consumers. Hope I did not take too much of your time. Thank you very much.