Second working session of COP25 in Madrid, and statement by David SASSOLI, EP President in "Building safer world".

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COP25 Inauguration Ceremony: statement by David SASSOLI, EP President in "Building safer world" and extracts from the second working session

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SOUNDBITE (French), Hindou Oumarou IBRAHIM, environmental activist and geographe, Coordinator of the Association of Peul Women and Autochthonous Peoples of Chad , Mister President, you are the President of the European Parliament "We are pleased that the parliament has just adopted the emergency measures. you have just listened to the Misses Minister who comes from a developing country. Adaptation is not only for developing countries but also for developed countries. yesterday was the emergency plans, what will be your action tomorrow?

SOUNDBITE (French), David SASSOLI, EP President, COP 25 opens crucial year for climate action, This is the year the parties will table their long-term strategy, their climate commitment that I hope to rise Next year will be the opportunity in Kunming China to put a solid framework to protect biodiversity And recognize the fundamental role played by nature in the fight against climate change

SOUNDBITE (French), David SASSOLI, EP President, The Green Climate Fund for communities most vulnerable to climate change I welcome the new voluntary contribution of ten million dolars made by the member states of the European Union. But I would like to remind you that the commitment made by the developed countries remains well below the collective goal of one hundred billion dollars

SOUNDBITE (French), David SASSOLI, EP President, It has been said that the world must do more and faster. Months ago, at the Summit for climate action,  we have seen a large number of countries that want to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and sometimes earlier. I hope this number will increase again in the coming weeks

SOUNDBITE (French), David SASSOLI, EP President, This goal will involve societal and economic changes. For this, we must support the competitiveness of our economies and provide for social measures and strong inclusion to ensure transition the transition fair and equitable, create jobs

SOUNDBITE (French), David SASSOLI, EP President, he new Green Deal will only be successful if it is sufficiently funded and aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement Public investment will not be enough. The new Green Deal will also boost sustainable investment with the help of a European Climate Bank

SOUNDBITE (French), environmental activist and geographe Hindou Oumarou IBRAHIM, Many thanks Mister President