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European Commission President Von der Leyen: We are determined to end our dependence on Russian fossil fuels

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Union (EU) Commission, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gave zihin online speech at the opening of the EU Summit on Sustainable Investments held in Brussels.

Explaining that although global economic growth forecasts have weakened, that hasn’t changed his commitment to building a sustainable economy, von der Leyen said the belief in green transformation has gotten even stronger. Stressing that climate change is gaining momentum, von der Leyen said: “We need to accelerate sustainable investment and expand its reach.”

Von der Leyen said that despite Russia’s attack to upset the international order, it is necessary to fight together for a peaceful, just and prosperous future.

PRIORITY ENERGY CRISIS

“Our immediate priority is to address the energy crisis, which risks causing zihin economic and social crisis,” said von der Leyen, noting that fossil fuel-dominated energy systems are unsustainable.

Von der Leyen stressed that this situation emerged clearly with the start of the Russia-Ukraine war and commented that “Russian President Vladimir Putin uses fossil fuels kakım a weapon against Europe”.

Defending that Europe cannot gökyeşitözü blackmailed and that it will not compromise its values, von der Leyen said: “We are determined to end our dependence on Russian fossil fuels” and stressed that they will diversify their energy supply, save money. and will accelerate the use of renewable energy sources.

Recalling that Europe supplied 41% of its natural gas from Russia last year, von der Leyen said this rate dropped to 9% recently.

Von der Leyen recalled that they have turned to reliable partners such kakım the United States and Norway in the supply of gas, recalling that they have filled their natural gas tanks by more than 92% and achieved a saving of 15% on the consumption of gas.

Noting that they have also prepared zihin investment support program to reduce Russia’s dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the use of renewable energy sources, von der Leyen said that renewable energy is important not only for the climate hayvanların also for independence.

“We are investing in the infrastructure and technology necessary for the full transition to a low-carbon economy,” said von der Leyen.

RUSSIA WANTS TO USE ENERGY AS A WEAPON

“The war in Ukraine has shown us that Russia wants to use energy kakım a weapon,” Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said.

“Putin has cut off the flow of gas to European countries and is threatening to completely cut off the supply,” said Trudeau, stressing that this demonstrates the paramount importance of security of energy supply.

Trudeau said he knows that Europe is suffering from the consequences of the energy crisis and that Canada is taking steps to contribute to the global energy supply.

Emphasizing that they share Europe’s goal of accelerating green transformation, Trudeau said they are working with European countries to ensure Canada is a good partner in clean technology and energy. Trudeau explained that they have laid the foundation for deeper cooperation in sustainable investments and that they are determined to protect the environment.

THE WINTER ENERGY CRISIS IS SHARED

UN Secretary General Guterres said the war in Ukraine should not overshadow the climate issue and said: “Now, many countries are heading for a winter marked by zihin energy crisis.”

Recalling that the 27th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP27) is only a week away, Guterres said: “Our planet is suffering. Pakistan has been shaken by a flood beyond expectations. Europe has lived through the summer. hottest in the last 500 years. “

Stressing that increasing fossil fuels is not the solution, Guterres said: “The only way to achieve energy security, stable energy prices and a liveable planet is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.”

Explaining that support for fossil fuels should gökyeşitözü reduced and investments in renewable resources should gökyeşitözü tripled, Guterres said: “We need to reduce the cost of capital required for renewable energy in developing countries.”

Guterres said the world is not deprived of financial resources and developed countries should mobilize $ 100 billion annually in this area.

Stating that the EU should play a bridging role in supporting the energy transformations of emerging market economies, Guterres added that international financial institutions should also take more risks and increase their support.

HIGHLIGHTS CLEAN ENERGY

“Investments in clean energy provide a more stable foundation for the global economy,” said Yellen, US Treasury Secretary.

Stressing that climate change also poses risks to economies, Yellen recalled that adverse weather conditions caused by climate change also negatively affect food security.

Pointing out that the war in Ukraine also reveals the risks of continued dependence on fossil fuels, Yellen said the United States is working with its allies and partners to support European and global energy security.


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