Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Statement on the Formal Signing of Paris Climate Agreement on Earth Day
(Washington, DC) – The historic Paris climate agreement is expected to be signed by over 160 countries today in a ceremony at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The signing ceremony, which coincides with the celebration of Earth Day, will be attended by over 50 world leaders. It is notable that Secretary of State John Kerry, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of China, and Environmental Minister Prakash Javadekar of India will participate in the ceremony, representing the world’s three largest greenhouse gas emitters.
The UN General Assembly designated April 22 as International Mother Earth Day in 2009, while Earth Day has been celebrated on the same day in the United States since 1970. The day brings attention to worldwide efforts to build a healthy and sustainable environment, tackle environmental threats, and protect the Earth for future generations.
Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) said the following:
“This is a critical first step toward implementing the Paris climate agreement, and it is only fitting that we are formalizing this commitment to addressing our most serious environmental challenge on Earth Day. The participation of the United States and China, which alone account for 40% of global emissions, sends a powerful signal that full implementation is within reach. I am proud that the United States is taking a leadership role in protecting our environment and preserving our planet for generations to come.”
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