AGAIN, it must come as no surprise, that Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, former President of the Republic of Guyana, acknowledged architect of its modernisation plan, and internationally acclaimed champion for Climate Change, has been appointed to more high profiled posts. This time, he has been named by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) as their High Level Envoy for Sustainable Development in Forest Countries and that organisation’s Patron of Nature. These latest, are in addition to another high level appointment – that of Roving Ambassador for the Three Basins (Congo, Amazon, and South East Asia) made late 2011.
These are just the latest to add to a growing list of prior portfolios, ranging from a member of UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon’s High Level Advisory Group on Finance, to serving on the Board of the South Korea – based Global Green Growth Institute.
That the above appointments are more than well deserving for this tireless advocate for climate change, particularly on behalf of developing countries, is testimony to this outstanding Guyanese, who fearlessly and tirelessly championed the cause of preserving the longevity of mankind, along with his demanding functions of Head of State/Government.
And the fact that he was named by both TIME Magazine and CNN  as one of their Heroes of the Environment in 2008, and then the accolade of United Nations ‘Champion of the Earth’ in 2010, signifies how much in high esteem and appreciation his efforts have been viewed by the International community.
His Low Carbon Development Strategy, the globally accepted and recommended blue print for the sale of carbon services, and which will be the guide for the future development of Guyana’s green economy, is testimony to the intellectual prowess of a former leader who, by his vision and foresight, has restored this nation to its respectful place in the Hall of Nations.
All Guyana must be proud of this great son.