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The UN session of the Paris climate change is being livestreamed by the UN (Original Post) karynnj Apr 2016 OP
only caught the very end of JK's speech MBS Apr 2016 #1
Kerry's speech was wonderful - and I am sure the SD will put it up on their web site karynnj Apr 2016 #3
Leo diCaprio now up. MBS Apr 2016 #2
He was incredible karynnj Apr 2016 #4
France is the first to sign. MBS Apr 2016 #5
JK signing now, with granddaughter. MBS Apr 2016 #6
That was cute - I would guess that that is Alexandra's daughter? karynnj Apr 2016 #7
That was also my guess . MBS Apr 2016 #8
Video of Kerry signing with a cute granddaughter in his arms karynnj Apr 2016 #9
Agreement is now signed by all 196 nations! MBS Apr 2016 #10
That is awesome karynnj Apr 2016 #11
Good catch! MBS Apr 2016 #12

MBS

(9,688 posts)
1. only caught the very end of JK's speech
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 09:29 AM
Apr 2016

but Mr. Mahindra, a "representative of the business community", was very good. Now a woman from Chad is speaking as a "representative of civil society".

karynnj

(59,969 posts)
3. Kerry's speech was wonderful - and I am sure the SD will put it up on their web site
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 09:35 AM
Apr 2016

The woman from Chad was amazing and her comments explained how much impact climate change has already had there. They are going to Leo Dicaprio. His first sentences were really good.

MBS

(9,688 posts)
2. Leo diCaprio now up.
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 09:35 AM
Apr 2016

JK wrote the truth in his "Times 100" essay when he said that Leo is for real. Strong words, and call for action.

karynnj

(59,969 posts)
4. He was incredible
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 09:48 AM
Apr 2016

You are correct that JK wrote the truth. The kids' part was a wonderful idea and beautiful. The lovely young girl who spoke was amazing - and so poised.

MBS

(9,688 posts)
5. France is the first to sign.
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 09:55 AM
Apr 2016

Marshall Islands #2
Nauru #3
Palau #4
. . good. The island nations most vulnerable to climate change come first, as they should.

karynnj

(59,969 posts)
7. That was cute - I would guess that that is Alexandra's daughter?
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 10:22 AM
Apr 2016

Really sweet as this will impact his granddaughter's generation.

MBS

(9,688 posts)
8. That was also my guess .
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 10:28 AM
Apr 2016

Yeah, both sweet and thoughtful. That's why he does what he does: for the future.

karynnj

(59,969 posts)
11. That is awesome
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 02:40 PM
Apr 2016

If you carefully watch the State Department video, you see Alexandra in a white jacket moving past the front of the seated people and then moving back across after Kerry signed, kissed the little girl and stood up -- oddly, I saw it only because the usa today video stopped at that point. http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2016/04/22/83386572/
(It makes complete sense to let her quickly get the child if things did not go well. )

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