"Florida may lose some coastline, we lose a nation. Our response to this grave challenge may sound humorous, but our intent is deadly serious: we must work together to solve this problem. If we do, it will be one of our greatest achievements," she said.
She said while some people or nations may be more responsible for the global warming problem than others, "all that apportionment of blame does nothing against a rising tide of global warming that will swamp our nation if we do not act with solidarity."
She said unity is "about working together and not just talking together."
During the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change in Indonesia last December, the Philippines and Indonesia were among those pinpointed as the countries that would be severely affected by climate change.
Meanwhile, Arroyo lauded Candaba officials during the first Ibon-Ebon Festival in Candaba town in Pampanga for preserving Candaba swamp and turning it from a place that is always wet and where people are always sick to a tourist attraction, where birdwatchers can see all kinds of migratory birds, including rare or endangered breeds.
The President also gave P1 million for livelihood projects of Candaba residents. (JMR/Sunnex)
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