SUBSCRIPTION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 SAFAR 16, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Former MP US Muslim Berlin’s wild Saudi fury Nisef welcomes lawmaker, charms make it as Japan boycotters’ Sanders ally vies first choice for boost World return to3 polls to lead 7Dems Syrian40 artists Cup20 hopes Amir reiterates commitment Max 32º to combat climate change Min 13º High Tide 13:37 Ban calls for ‘elimination’ of fossil fuel subsidies Low Tide 07:08 & 19:10 40 PAGES NO: 17052 150 FILS MARRAKECH: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Barred candidate Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday reiterated Kuwait’s commit- ment to supporting the efforts exerted by the UN to claims election combat the phenomenon of climate change. Addressing the 22nd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations could be delayed Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as COP 22 in Marrakech, the Amir said Kuwait has partici- Campaigning intensifies pated effectively and constantly in the negotiations aimed to limit the negative impact of By B Izzak this phenomenon, based upon the prin- ciples and provisions and the implemen- KUWAIT: Lawyer Hani Hussein, whose candidacy for tation of the UN Framework Convention the parliamentary polls was rejected by the appeals on Climate Change, and the subsequent court yesterday, said a “big surprise” could delay the provisions until the Paris Agreement, Nov 26 election. Writing on his Twitter account, since they constitute the legally binding Hussein declined to reveal the nature of the surprise, instruments and the basis of joint coop- but said it relates to a provision in the election law, eration. adding he has drawn the attention of the court to this HH the Amir called for taking into provision. He said that if his argument is accepted by consideration the disparity in shoulder- ing the burden, the inequalities in the court, it will lead to delaying the parliamentary capacities and the levels of sustainable election and reinstating the 2013 National Assembly development in developing nations. which was dissolved last month. Hussein said the rul- “Coming a few days after the entry into ing of the court on his petition is scheduled for Sunday. force of the Paris Agreement, our meet- The appeals court upheld a ruling by the lower ing today on this important internation- court which disqualified Hussein from running in the al occasion, with such prestigious level of participation, election for being convicted by the court. The original is proof of Moroccan King Mohammad VI’s concern to decision was taken by a committee formed by the inte- achieve what we aspire for. Addressing the phenome- rior ministry to review nomination papers of all candi- non of climate change in a diligent manner and realizing dates. That committee barred 47 candidates including the magnitude of the challenges faced by our planet Hussein, former MP Abdulhameed Dashti and others. and its environment reflects our earnest pursuit to A number of these candidates have already been rein- MARRAKECH: HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin reform the climate system and protect our planet and its stated by the court, while others remain barred. Hamad Al-Thani, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, Monaco’s Prince Albert II, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon environment, until it regains its natural balance,” Sheikh Continued on Page 13 and France’s President Francois Hollande pose with other world leaders for a group photo at the UN World Sabah said. Climate Change Conference 2016 yesterday. (Inset) HH Sheikh Sabah addresses the gathering. — KUNA Continued on Page 2 LOCAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 Amir reiterates commitment to combat climate change Continued from Page 1 that we have sensed in the cooperation to ing caused by fossil fuel emissions, he said at limit the effects of climate change, reflect on the annual UN climate conference. “We have “In abiding by its international commit- the Marrakech Conference to constitute a no right to gamble with the fate of future ments, my country Kuwait has voluntarily turning point in addressing the impact of this generations or imperil the survival of other put well-studied plans, based on scientific phenomenon, and work towards achieving species that share our planet. I strongly urge and economic research, within its available the goals of the Paris Agreement through the all countries to increase the mitigation ambi- possibilities, to rehabilitate its oil installa- adoption of resolutions for the phase preced- tion of their national climate plans by 2018,” tions, as its oil sector seeks to adopt a new ing 2020 and beyond, in view of the amend- he said. “The private sector must also do strategy founded on scientific and economic ments introduced and approved at the Doha much more, and I call for the elimination of grounds that aim to limit emissions, in addi- Conference and to implement the items of fossil fuel subsidies to accelerate the transi- tion to establishing mechanisms to improve the Paris Agreement,” HH the Amir added. tion to clean energy.” energy efficiency, without jeopardizing its “My country Kuwait also hopes that devel- Ban said planet-warming greenhouse-gas essential interests and its commitments to oped countries will adhere to their pioneer- emissions must peak by 2020 and decline developing clean industry, while taking into ing role in reducing emissions and assisting rapidly thereafter for the world to meet the consideration how to take advantage of the developing countries by making resources UN goal of limiting average global warming programs and the mechanisms established available to finance the transfer of technolo- to under two degrees Celsius over pre-indus- in the framework of the agreement,” the gy, building capacities, as well as adapting to trial levels. Current country pledges to curb Amir noted. the negative effects resulting from climate emissions “will not get us out of us the dan- Furthermore, Kuwait is voluntarily seeking change and the negative effects arising from ger zone,” he warned. Last year was the to introduce renewable energy resources in the response measures to reduce the impact warmest on record, the UN secretary-general its development plans to ensure a sustain- of climate change, particularly countries noted, adding that 2016 “is virtually certain to able supply of energy for future generations whose economies depend on the production be even hotter”. and as part of its contribution to limiting the and export of fossil fuels as their main and “Today more than 150 million people live emissions of greenhouse gases into the only income,” he noted. on land that could be submerged or suffer atmosphere, as well as joining in the efforts In conclusion, HH the Amir wished that the chronic flooding within this century, possi- of the international community to protect conference would be successful, and extend- bly causing massive waves of migration and the climate system for present and future ed sincere thanks and gratitude to the instability,” Ban said. The choices we make generations. In this context, I would like to Moroccan King, government and people for today could have “catastrophic climate assure you that we are about to complete the the warm welcome and generous hospitality. impacts” for thousands of years to come. constitutional procedures for the ratification UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called “This is an enormous responsibility and an of the Paris Agreement on climate change,” for the “elimination of fossil fuel subsidies” to enormous opportunity to do what is right the Amir said. accelerate the transition to clean energy for for our future,” said Ban, attending his last MARRAKECH: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (right) and “With much hope, we look forward to see- the sake of the planet. Countries and busi- COP of the UN’s climate body before his other senior officials take part in the 22nd Conference of the Parties to the United ing the global consciousness and awareness nesses must do more to curtail global warm- term ends. — Agencies Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change yesterday. — KUNA MANAMA: Bahraini Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa (second from right) visits the Kuwaiti embassy’s new residential building in Manama. —KUNA Bahraini PM stresses ‘special ties’ with Kuwait MANAMA: Bahraini Prime Minister by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bahrain darity of a one home for a shared his- Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Sheikh Azzam Al-Sabah and tory and shared relations of all underlined that Bahrain and Kuwait embassy staff. domains. The Kuwaiti embassy’s new enjoy ‘special ties’ since they have Prince Khalifa bin Salman residential house will be officially Al-Saad Fund organizes the same familial and historic rela- described his visit to the new building opened tomorrow, Wednesday, in the tions. The Premier made this remark as calling on a “Bahraini home” due to presence of Kuwaiti Deputy Prime during a visit to the Kuwaiti close familiarity between the two Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh women empowerment courses embassy’s new residential building nations. Meanwhile, Sheikh Azzam Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- in Manama where he was received said that the Gulf countries enjoy soli- Sabah. —KUNA KUWAIT: Al-Saad Fund for Knowledge and Scientific Research organizes courses that aim at empowering Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Foundation women and enabling them to assume leading positions in both political and launches Informatics Forum Monday social activities. Speaking to reporters yesterday during an event to launch KUWAIT: His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah the first training course for female Informatics’ Foundation announced yesterday the launch of teachers in intermediate schools, the Global Informatics Forum, slated for November 21 under Sheikha Fadya Al-Saad Al-Sabah, the the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- fund’s Board Chairperson, said that Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.