Mr. President,
None of the cross-cutting goals of the 2030 Agenda pertaining to environmental protection will be achieved within the agreed timeframe.
It is an undeniable fact that humanity and the planet are enduring irreversible damage due to climate change, desertification, pollution, and the loss of biodiversity.
Cuba and Caribbean and Central American nations are being particularly affected by severe hydro-meteorological phenomena, which have increased in both frequency and intensity over the past decade.
Small Island Developing States will face significant impacts from the destruction of ocean and coastal ecosystems.
Responsibilities are shared but differentiated; they are not the same for everyone, nor could they be under principles of justice.
It is imperative that industrialized countries fulfill their commitments to climate financing, the provision of means of enforcement, and the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund.
The Cuban Constitution enshrines the right of all individuals to a humane, healthy, and ecologically balanced living environment, as well as the duty to protect it. We will continue to move in that direction.
The mandate of the Special Rapporteur will continue to have Cuba's steadfast support. Future generations have the right to live on a healthy planet.
Thank you.