Multilateral environmental governance for a sustainable tomorrow Unsplash / Jason Wong / 15 Feb 2021 Statement prepared for delivery at the Fifth-Open-Ended Committee of Permanent Representatives Thank you Chair, Environmental governance stands tall I am honoured to address you as we embark on a unique and intense two days – at the Fifth Meeting of the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives. Acknowledging that virtual meetings are not always easy, a few weeks ago, the UN Secretary-General noted that we simply cannot allow the pandemic to keep us from working together on the crucial pathway to Glasgow. I am proud that as we stand on the cusp of a first-ever virtual 5