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Remarks by Prince Rahim Aga Khan at the Agreement of Cooperation between the Ismaili Imamat
and the Government of British Columbia
(source: Video the.Ismaili)
September 29, 2022

….British Columbia’s knowledge , combined with the Aga Khan Development Network’s field experience, will enable us to help protect our fragile world and create a better quality of life for the many people who are already suffering from the effects of climate catastrophe.

“The agreement reinforces the Imamat’s permanent commitment to this province, and, alongside similar partnerships already in place with Alberta and Ontario, to this great country,

First among the challenges and risks that face humanity today is the climate emergency in all its dimensions,” he added. “The recent devastating floods in Pakistan, for example, illustrate the urgency of the situation.”

“British Columbia has become a leader in the fight against planetary breakdown. Its institutions, companies, and organisations, public and private, are creating new knowledge and identifying innovative solutions in the areas of environmental stewardship, climate adaptation, sustainability, and many others.”

I want to express, on behalf of His Highness, my appreciation and gratitude to the people and Government of British Columbia for the 50 years of collaboration and goodwill upon which today’s agreement is built.

Accords are created by signing, Relationships are sustained by affinity and warmth.

Today, more than ever, it’s my deep privilege to be able to call British Columbia a partner and a friend.

Thank you