Marshall Islands: Can't fight climate change alone

The president of the Marshall  Islands addressed the United Nations General Assembly Monday calling on member states "to keep their promises made in the Paris agreement."

"As a low lying atoll nation with no higher ground for retreat climate change poses a severe threats not just to our future development, but towards our core security, human rights and our way of life," David Kabua said in a pre-recorded address.

"Climate change is a global issue that requires a global solution. Despite my country's best efforts to demonstrate leadership on our climate action, we cannot do it alone."

The celebration of the United Nations 75th anniversary Kabula said is a "vital reminder that we will fail the future if we cannot remember the lessons of the past."

"This anniversary forces us to ask the question: Will we be here to celebrate the UN's 100th anniversary? We look to our fellow members to help us save our place in this world."