My Global Advocacy

Cambodia has witnessed steady and rapid economic growth over the past decade, amongst the highest in South east Asia. While economic development has improved the livelihoods of the people, the importance of considering environmental protection and…

I have just returned from India where we have concluded one of the most outstanding World Environment Day celebrations ever held. It was a pleasure to be with India’s Prime Minister Modi when he signed on to the Clean Seas Campaign. The Government…

As part of my travels around India, the global host of World Environment Day 2018, I visited the states of Kerala to see the world's first fully solar-powered airport and Maharashtra, to join thousands of people on Mumbai's beaches, celebrating the…

On a visit to China I held a series of strategic dialogues with senior representatives of government on governance systems to tackle pollution; with potential private sector partners on innovation in urban service delivery; and with university…

Perhaps one of the most exciting developments in our fight against climate change in recent years has been the launch of the International Solar Alliance. I was honoured to attend the inaugural session of the International Solar Alliance co-hosted…

With one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and home to more than one billion people, India is incredibly important to the global climate agenda. The country has also displayed tremendous leadership on environmental issues, such as…

Fiji is not only at the forefront of the fight against climate change, but it has also been one of the most vocal nations highlighting ocean and coral reef issues in the region and beyond. As Fiji stands to lose everything while having contributed…

I have often said that Myanmar is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change on the planet. Numerous natural disasters befall the country every year, which stand to be exacerbated by a warming planet. Myanmar’s infrastructure to deal…