He's nodding yes.
The sound checks have been done. Everything is good.
For the benefit of the interpreters, I say to the witnesses that we have to be careful about noise levels that could harm the interpreters' hearing, so please do not hit the stem of your microphone. When you are not speaking, please turn off your mic. If you're not using your earpiece, please put the earpiece on that round sticker, which looks like a coaster, in front of you.
We're very pleased today to welcome the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
I believe, Minister, you have a 10-minute opening statement. Is that correct? The floor is yours, and we look forward to hearing what you have to say.