In his opening remarks, he talked about the significance of Blog Action Day and how "the phenomenon of climate has engaged the world's attention over the past decade, provoking debates in science, politics, business and technology."
Katika maoni yake ya kufungua, alizungumzia umuhimu wa Siku ya Kublogu Duniani na jinsi "matukio ya hali ya hewa yalivyoweza kukamata hisia na kupewa uzito ulimwenguni kote katika muongo huu uliopita, kuanzisha mijadala ya sayansi, siasa, biashara na teknolojia."