CVF Statements
Inaugural speech from José María Figueres
Let me begin by thanking Bangladesh for their cordial hospitality, and for being the host of this second Climate Vulnerable Forum. And let me recognise your unbending leadership, Mr. Secretary-General, on all issues dealing with climate change. Read more...
Inaugural speech from Ahmed Naseem, Maldives Foreign Minister
Speech presented at the Inauguration Ceremony at the Climate Vulnerable Forum 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh By H.E. Mr. Ahmed Naseem, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives It is a great honour and a pleasure to be with you all here in Dhaka [...] Read more...
Speech by Bangladesh Foreign Minister, Dipu Moni
Inaugural Speech presented at the Climate Vulnerable Forum 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh By the Honorable Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dipu Moni It is my pleasure to welcome you at this Ministerial meeting of the Climate Vulnerable Forum. We thank the Ministers [...] Read more...
Statement by Kiribati
Statement by Kiribati at the Climate Vulnerable Forum, Dhaka, 14 November 2011 Happy Greetings from our President HE Anote Tong and the people of Kiribati to you all. I wish to begin by voicing our deep appreciation and great gratitude to the honourable [...] Read more...
Inaugural speech from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Climate change is a global problem requiring a global solution, global solidarity. That is why I am asking the leaders of the world to demonstrate their political leadership. Read more...
Statement by United Kingdom
Statement by UK at Climate Vulnerable Forum, Dhaka, 14 November 2011 The UK fully supports this third meeting of the Climate Vulnerable Forum. We are delighted that Bangladesh is hosting, awareness raising and encouraging greater dynanism and intent amongst [...] Read more...
Inaugural speech from Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh Prime Minister
Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, Honourable Prime Minister of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh English translation of speech originally delivered in Bengali Let me welcome you to Dhaka for the Climate Vulnerable Forum 2011. Climate [...] Read more...
Preparatory meeting inaugural speech from Neal Walker, UNDP
Speech presented at the Inauguration of the preparatory meeting at the Climate Vulnerable Forum 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh By Neal Walker, UNDP Resident Representative and U.N. Resident Coordinator, Kyrgyz Republic I am extremely pleased to be here at the [...] Read more...
Common Space Statement from China
Statement of the People's Republic of China as Observer during the Common Space session of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, 13 November 2011 At the outset, please allow me to express, on behalf of the Chinese Government, warm congratulations on the successful [...] Read more...
Common Space Statement from Norway
Norway´s Statement at the Common Space session of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, 13 November 2011 Co-chairs, ladies and gentlemen, As a way of commemorating Fritjof Nansen, the first High Commissioner for Refugees under the League of Nations, and as a means [...] Read more...