English transcript

All of us here today understand that we are edging dangerously close to the Earth's critical tipping points.

Thresholds beyond which the natural systems we depend on may begin to unravel.

The melting of polar ice, the loss of the Amazon, the disruption of ocean currents.

These are not distant threats. They are fast approaching and will affect every one of us no matter where we live.

Communities around the world are already facing rising seas, extreme heat, wildfires, floods, droughts and increasing frequency of extreme weather.