2007-05-12 16:03:51

Climate change an ethical, environmental issue, U.N. nuncio says


( Sat.12 May, 2007):-
“Global warming is not just an environmental issue but must be seen in "ethical, economic, social and political terms as well,” Archbishop Celestino Migliore told a gathering of high-ranking development officials at the United Nations May 10. The Vatican nuncio's statement to the international body warned that global warming and energy shortages could have a disproportionate effect on the world's poor. "The consequences of climate change will impact first and foremost the poorest and weakest, who, even if they are among the least responsible for global warming, are the most vulnerable, because they have limited resources or live in areas at greater risk," he said. And added: - "Many of the most vulnerable societies, already facing energy problems, rely upon agriculture, the very sector most likely to suffer from climatic shifts." Archbishop Migliore made the remarks in his address to the 15th session of the Commission on Sustainable Development of the U.N. Economic and Social Council. The theme of the May 9-11 meeting was "Turning Political Commitments Into Action, Working Together in Partnership." Archbishop Migliore also said : -
“ Ultimately, the earth is our common heritage and we have a grave and far-reaching responsibility to ourselves and to future generations, for the actions we are due to take here. He said “Solutions to the worldwide, unprecedented ecological changes already taking place are possible, but the choices made, must not make things worse, especially for the poor. We cannot simply uninvent the modern world, but there is still time, to use technology and education, to promote universally sustainable development before it is too late," added Archbishop Migliore – Vatican’s permanent Observer at the UN.








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