– lauds Dr. Jagan’s vision for environmental sustainability
– alludes to fact Guyana’s LCDS was recognised as one of the first working models of green growth

GENERAL Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Mr Clement Rohee, has lauded the vision of the late President of Guyana and founder-leader of the party, Dr. Cheddi Jagan in his push for environmental sustainability.

In a statement yesterday, Rohee said, “More than 15 years ago when climate change was just being talked about, our founder leader, Dr. Cheddi Jagan championed the cause of environmental sustainability through a New Global Human Order calling for new partnerships among nations and peoples.
The New Global Human Order was subsequently unanimously adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in November 2010.

Rohee stressed that the PPP has historically shown leadership in matters of sustainable development and the environment.

PLANET’S FUTURE
“Climate Change has emerged as one of the most critical issues that will influence our planet’s future,” Rohee said, adding that there is overwhelming scientific evidence that climate change is already happening and the effects of global warming, including sea level rise, and more intense floods and droughts, are being felt across the world.

He noted that small island states and low-lying coastal countries, such as Guyana, are particularly vulnerable.
He said, “In recent weeks our Region has felt the impacts of extreme weather events with devastating consequences of loss of lives and property with damages in the millions of dollars.
“The alarming observation is that these impacts are forecast to intensify,” Rohee stated.
The PPP General Secretary made it clear that if climate change is left unaddressed, it will threaten the very existence of present and future generations.

“Our LCDS (Low Carbon Development Strategy) has received international acclaim and in 2012, at the United National Rio+20 Earth Summit, Guyana’s LCDS was recognised as one of the first working models of green growth,” Rohee said.
In 2009, former President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo pioneered the LCDS – Guyana’s main climate change response – as a mechanism for achieving sustainable economic development while safeguarding forest resources and being responsive to climate change.
Rohee also noted that President Donald Ramotar recently announced the government’s intention to engage Regional Heads of Government to ensure regional action on climate change is given top priority, while at the same time intensifying domestic action to ensure the country is better prepared for climate change.