A recording of Secretary Kerry’s address at the Signet Library on 24 August 2023 is now available for all to view here.

The recording is divided into chapters:

• Welcome by Mark Muller Stuart KC, Founder of Beyond Borders Scotland (starts at 01:40 min) 

• Introduction by the First Minister (starts at 07:15 mins)

• Secretary Kerry’s address (starts at 21:31 mins)

• Performance by the Choir of St Mary’s Cathedral and vote of thanks on behalf of the WS Society (starts at 54:10 mins)

Secretary Kerry’s phenomenal address on the Climate Crisis launched a new annual lecture series entitled ‘Scottish Global Dialogues’.  Scottish Global Dialogues is a joint initiative of Beyond Borders Scotland and the WS Society, which will bring a speaker of international standing to the Signet Library each year during the Edinburgh Festivals. The series aims to promote non-partisan debate on international relations and global politics, in the interests of advancing citizenship and cultural exchange. The series is supported by the Scottish Government and Scottish Council on Global Affairs.

Secretary Kerry’s compelling address took inspiration from figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, reflected in his surroundings, in his call for cohesive and innovate climate action. Secretary Kerry was introduced by First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf MSP.

Further information and contacts for enquiries/media can be found in a joint press release here.