Kofi Annan Quotes

More countries have agreed to the Paris Climate accords than have ever agreed to anything else in the world.

Look, very clearly there are things that need to be done urgently in relation to climate change, and of those the most obvious is to have an enforceable and equitable arrangement delivering deep cuts in emissions into the middle of the century.

I am proud that Ireland is playing its part to drive an ambitious and comprehensive agreement at COP21.

The Paris Agreement underlines the urgency to implement climate action in support of sustainable development.

The Paris Agreement makes it impossible for any country or any sector to say climate change isn't their problem. It has created unprecedented momentum for all sectors in all countries to take action and be part of the solution.

There is universal consensus among experts that the earth's atmosphere is heating up - and that we are responsible for it by putting carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. We also know that the consequences of global warming are catastrophic. But how do we make sure that all countries reduce greenhouse gases?

Instead of sitting on the sidelines, President Obama has made it clear that the US is ready to lead a global effort to combat climate change.

Climate change is such a huge issue that it requires strong, concerted, consistent and enduring action by governments.

The Paris Agreement's going to continue without the United States of America.

The effects of climate change are real and only getting worse. I would like to build on the promises of the Paris Climate Agreement and make our country a global leader on the fight against climate change.

Norway is combating climate change. It's an important issue for us. And we are committed to the Paris Agreement.

Businesses and governments need to work together and make a joint commitment if we want to address climate change effectively and quickly.

I've been working with every single government since June 1992 to try to get climate action.

If every country's climate policy was driven purely by environmental science, we may have no need for international agreements.

The targets we all agree on - every country in the world except the U.S., Nicaragua, and Syria - will have targets under the Paris Agreement. So everyone knows what the targets should be, and then we can have a difference of opinion on exactly how these emissions will be reduced.

I agree with the overwhelming majority of scientists who recognize that climate change is real, and it's essential that our country honors its commitment to work with the rest of the world to cut carbon pollution and address this crisis together.

Most reputable scientists agree that climate change is real and that the effects are likely to be bad. But nobody can say for sure exactly what 'bad' means. The safest and most equitable way out of this horrific mess is simple: cut fossil-fuel emissions.

Raising ambition in 2014 is crucial for arriving at a meaningful climate agreement in 2015.

You will not solve global climate change by hitting the delete button.

Putting a tax on carbon could be an effective approach for curbing global warming pollution.

Global warming is a fact. Now it's up to liberals to make it a reality. Hence there is crucial importance in preventing powerful, greedy free market forces from getting in the way of worsening storms and rising sea levels. The Kyoto Accord is a good first step.

Though every nation must do its part to address climate change, developed nations are responsible for the lion's share of carbon pollution in the atmosphere, and they have an obligation to help developing nations transition to a sustainable future.

Global warming, like Marxism, is a political theory of actions, demanding compliance with its rules.

I am convinced that policies meant to reduce alleged carbon dioxide-induced global warming will be destructive.

Global warming and climate change is a big problem. It requires a big solution.