general antonio good 10 is speaking at the opening of the climate conference and before we discuss what the summit can achieve let's take a look at the challenges facing delegates in the grid. there is no sign of a slowdown in greenhouse gases concentrations in the atmosphere let alone a decline that is according to a recent study by the united nations if this trend continues experts say the result will be disastrous future generations will be confronted with even higher temperatures droughts floods storms and wildfires will become more severe and more frequent. after a year of protests the pressure on governments is mounting scientists are also urging governments to act they say that countries should increase their carbon reduction ambitions in order to prevent an even more catastrophic outcome i want.