FORMER President of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo, was one of the lead speakers at the International Climate Conference in Russia.Mr Jagdeo, speaking at the session that included presentations from Head of the United Nations Environment Programme, Achim Steiner; and Executive Secretary of the UN Climate Change Secretariat, Christiana Figueres, commended the outreach by the Russian government to business enterprises, civil society and the international community as part of its preparation for the upcoming COP 21 Meeting in Paris.
A statement from the Opposition Leader’s Office in Georgetown, said Mr Jagdeo shared his perspectives regarding the prospect for and essential components of, a successful agreement in Paris including the need for a global agreement that is legally binding.
Further, he spoke of the necessity of an agreement on climate financing on a scale that would allow developing countries to raise their ambition levels on mitigation action (as outlined in their INDCs), adapt to climate change and transition to a green economy.
The former President will have several bilateral meetings with various stakeholders while in Russia.