His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrives in Honiara and will see evidence of the impacts of climate change affecting the Solomon Islands
His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne arrived in Honiara, tonight, Saturday , for a two day, historic, official visit.
The Prince of Wales is known to be a keen environmentalist and one who cares deeply for those countries and peoples suffering the impact of climate change.
It is know, he will be seeing for himself evidence of how climate change is affecting the Solomon Islands and I feel sure His Royal Highness will use whatever influence he is able to give in highlighting what he sees to a wider audience.
The United Kingdom is at the very forefront in helping development countries deal with climate change.
In August this year, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) welcomed the announcement that the United Kingdom would contribute GBP 1.44 billion to the Green Climate Fund. The announcement was made by the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the G7 Summit taking place in Biarritz, France.
UK International Development Secretary Alok Sharma, at that time, said: “This is a global problem that requires a global solution. Britain cannot solve such problems alone. Doubling the UK’s contribution to the world’s largest fund dedicated to tackling climate change will enable more investment in prevention and preparedness, and lever further private sector finance so we can achieve our climate change goals.”
Responding to the announcement, the GCF Executive Director Yannick Glemarec stated: “The Green Climate Fund welcomes the British government’s commitment to climate action in developing countries. The announcement to double contributions to GCF shows strong UK international leadership in responding to the climate emergency. It is also a sign of trust in the GCF to deliver transformative climate outcomes that help developing countries raise and realise their climate ambitions.”
In June this year, Roger Harrabin an environmental analyst, reported via the BBC that greenhouse gas emissions in the UK will be cut to almost zero by 2050, in terms of a UK government plan to tackle climate change.
In a UK Government Press Release, published at the start of 2019, details were given of how theTop of FormBottom of Form New Zealand and the UK would work with Pacific Island countries to take action to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce vulnerability and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change.
It is understood the co-operative efforts are continuing to build resilience to the impacts of climate change and to ensure a more secure and prosperous future for those countries particularly vulnerable to climate change such as Small Island States, many of which are in the Pacific and including the Solomon Islands.
Yours sincerely
Frank Short
