Putin Proposes World Conference on ‘Fundamental Science’
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his presentation to the UN General Assembly Monday, made a significant proposal for a world conference on improving the planetary environment through science and technology, after otherwise making a passing pledge to reduce greenhouse gases. He said, speaking of climate change:
“It is indeed a challenge of planetary scope. But I am confident that humankind has an intellectual potential to address it. We need to join our efforts. I refer, first of all, to the States that have a solid research basis and that have made significant advances in fundamental science. We propose convening a special forum under the UN auspices for a comprehensive consideration of the issues related to the depletion of natural resources, destruction of habitat, and climate change. Russia would be ready to co-sponsor such a forum.”
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