05 Nov 2008
Washingon D.C., USA: The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States has been welcomed by WWF - provided he sticks to the progressive environmental policies that he promised throughout his campaign.
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President-elect Obama has declared his commitment to policies that will sharply reduce greenhouse gas pollution and help prepare the world for the impact of climate change.
Chief Emeka Anyaoku, International President, WWF, welcomed the appointment. "I hail Barack Obama's election as a milestone in modern human history and a beacon of hope for all those who care about the future well-being of planet earth,” he said.
“Obama faces tough challenges on many fronts, but I am optimistic that he will stand by his campaign pledges to act quickly and decisively to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and tackle the worst effects of climate change.
“The evident universal acclamation of his election shows that the President-elect is in a uniquely powerful position to influence other global leaders, and I trust he will use that influence to secure a meaningful global deal on climate change."
Following the election Carter Roberts, CEO of WWF-US, said: “We are confident President-elect Obama will view these challenging times as an opportunity to reverse the ill-chosen policies of the past and chart a new course that will lead America and the world to a healthier, safer, more sustainable and prosperous future.
“We look forward to working with the new President and his administration to implement the progressive environmental policies which he championed throughout his campaign.
“We hope the President-elect will also send a strong message to the international community that the US is now committed to working closely and cooperatively on climate change and intends to play a leadership role in the upcoming international climate talks in Poznan, Poland.”
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