Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo (R)  during the United Nations General Assembly has called climate change “an urgent and irreversible threat to humanity” that demanded greater investment from the rich nations.

Prime Minister Lilo said that he is deeply troubled by the current low ambition level pledged by developed countries. There is discrepancy between what has been pledged and what is necessary to stabilize temperature increase,” he said. “This means mitigation must be prioritized.” For more details visit http://www.un.org/apps/news/printnews.asp?nid=43073

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