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 maneno yake ya ufunguzi, alizungumzia umuhimu wa Siku ya Kublogu na jinsi "hali ya hewa imevuta fikira za ulimwengu katika mwongo uliopita, akichochea mijadala katika sayansi, siasa, biashara na teknolojia."