During the 79th United Nations General Assembly, His Excellency Wesley W. Sima, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, delivered a powerful address focusing on the critical issue of climate change, which he labeled the 'single greatest threat' to his nation and the planet. His speech coincided with a state of emergency in Micronesia due to drought conditions exacerbated by climate change. Sima emphasized the importance of collective action to combat this global crisis, calling upon the international community to unite in their efforts to prevent average global temperatures from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius. He highlighted the severe consequences of climate inaction, including threats to food security and rising sea levels that jeopardize the survival of low-lying island nations. Sima also announced Micronesia's endorsement of the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty initiative and urged the inclusion of ambitious non-CO2 goals in the Paris Agreement framework. Furthermore, he stressed the dire need for regulations governing deep-sea mining, given its potential impact on the health of oceans and marine life—a matter of utmost importance for island nations dependent on their marine ecosystems. In his closing remarks, Sima appealed for global solidarity, urging nations to work collaboratively to secure a sustainable future for coming generations.
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