To be able to transform societies and economies to low-carbon ones was an amazing challenge. To influence and to facilitate such an important transformation in the world would be like witnessing something of industrial revolution proportions. Patricia Espinosa More Quotes by Patricia Espinosa More Quotes From Patricia Espinosa A recent government survey found that 47 percent of all women report being the victims of either physical, emotional, sexual or economic violence. But 84 percent of those who are victims of domestic violence remain silent. Patricia Espinosa domestic-violence emotional government We have to accept that not all the nitty gritty details can be agreed by Katowice. Patricia Espinosa environment Parties must now urgently accelerate the pace. Patricia Espinosa environment I would not like to see the U.S. leaving. I certainly hope there is a reconsideration of this decision. Patricia Espinosa environment A lot of what the industry is selling depends on the preservation and conservation and the protection of the environment. Patricia Espinosa environment It would not be easy for anybody to just say 'I want to renegotiate this'. Patricia Espinosa energy I think it's possible but very difficult, not reachable with the commitments we have on the table. Patricia Espinosa energy As each country looks to meet their emissions reduction, energy efficiency, or renewable energy goals, they will look to cities as places where transformational change can make the most difference. Patricia Espinosa goals look change country We have to be reminded that we still live in a world that relies a lot on fossil fuels, and that transition to new and renewable sources is not always and in all cases possible from one day to the next. Patricia Espinosa live new day world The ability of communities to meet their most basic needs - food, water, energy, sanitation - is threatened by climate change. Patricia Espinosa climate-change change food water Including women in climate policy and solutions can enhance the results, leading to more economic growth and sustainable outcomes. However, we cannot take for granted that gender equality and women's empowerment in the field of climate change and sustainable development will happen automatically. Patricia Espinosa equality women growth change Climate neutrality means a situation where the world can naturally absorb the emissions that will continue to be produced in our societies. Patricia Espinosa will situation climate world In the case of the Paris Agreement, if we want to have full compliance with the Paris Agreement, we need not only action by governments; we need the action by all of society. Patricia Espinosa paris society action want We need to really get very serious about a transition toward new and renewable sources of energy. Patricia Espinosa need new serious energy The impacts of extreme weather are already creating chaos. Patricia Espinosa extreme chaos creating weather Among the laundry list of threats to our world, climate change more often than not makes these challenges worse. Patricia Espinosa more climate-change change challenges National governments alone cannot deliver lasting prosperity without a transformation of social and economic development that seeks to minimise risk and seize the opportunity we have. Patricia Espinosa alone transformation risk opportunity Transforming our societies and our economies is an agenda that requires the participation of all. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are key. Including and empowering women and girls to develop and implement climate solutions is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing to do. Patricia Espinosa gender equality women smart There is only one possible future for humanity, and that is a sustainable one. Patricia Espinosa possible only future humanity All action to address climate change is an inseparable and integrated part of the whole plan, and the leadership and commitment of all governments remains central to success. Patricia Espinosa change leadership success commitment
