France
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“This is not a potential threat. We know that. It is already here, and it represents an existential risk for a growing number of countries.”
Macron notes that Miquelon is becoming the first French town relocated due to rising sea levels and highlights that the ocean and climate agenda is now a truly global issue.
Majesties, Madam President, Heads of State and Government, Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, dear friends, First of all, I want to apologise. I made you wait. I was with the President of a big island, but still an island, President Trump, so the agenda was a little bit up and down. But I am finally here, and I wanted to be here with you. I am greatly honoured to accept this award, especially in recognition of the involvement of France and of the whole team. The Minister is here, the Ambassador, Olivier Poivre d’Arvor, and many people who have worked very hard on this agenda. I want to thank all of them. I also wanted to be here to express my gratitude to my dear friends from what we sometimes call the small island states. As an Indo-Pacific nation, I have visited some of you. I have taken part in some of your formats, and I have always been impressed by your commitment and...
On the immediate existential threat of sea-level rise