Your Excellency, Dr. Hasan Rouhani, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran,Your Excellency, Dr. Masoumeh Ebtekar, Vice-President and Head of the Department of Environment of Iran,Distinguished Ministers,Distinguished Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am delighted to greet all the participants of the International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms.
I am grateful to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for hosting this important Conference in partnership with the United Nations organizations, including ESCAP, UNDP, UNEP, WMO, and my own Department.
Sand and Dust storms pose a daunting challenge to fighting climate change and achieving sustainable development.
The adverse impacts on health, agriculture, land, livelihoods and the well-being of societies can impede progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and sustainable development goals.
The United Nations system is ready to work with Member States and stakeholders in meeting this challenge.
In this regard, I commend the Islamic Republic of Iran for its initiatives and contributions toward building resilience and increasing adaptive capacities in affected developing countries.
I am confident that the Tehran Conference will provide a good opportunity to tackle the root causes of Sand and Dust Storms and share practical solutions.
I wish you fruitful discussions and a successful outcome.
Thank you.
I am delighted to greet all the participants of the International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms.
I am grateful to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for hosting this important Conference in partnership with the United Nations organizations, including ESCAP, UNDP, UNEP, WMO, and my own Department.
Sand and Dust storms pose a daunting challenge to fighting climate change and achieving sustainable development.
The adverse impacts on health, agriculture, land, livelihoods and the well-being of societies can impede progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and sustainable development goals.
The United Nations system is ready to work with Member States and stakeholders in meeting this challenge.
In this regard, I commend the Islamic Republic of Iran for its initiatives and contributions toward building resilience and increasing adaptive capacities in affected developing countries.
I am confident that the Tehran Conference will provide a good opportunity to tackle the root causes of Sand and Dust Storms and share practical solutions.
I wish you fruitful discussions and a successful outcome.
Thank you.
File date:
Monday, Julio 3, 2017