Romania has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by over two thirds, since 1990, multiplying its GDP at the same time, President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday, claiming that, at present, our country has one of the lowest levels of such emissions per capita in the EU, according to Agerpres and News.ro.
Klaus Iohannis at the UN General AssemblyPhoto: Richard Drew / AP / Profimedia
The head of state participated in an intervention within the Summit on Climate Ambitions, included in the agenda of the UN General Assembly.
Romania will phase out coal by 2030
- “Since 1990, Romania has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by more than two-thirds, while at the same time multiplying its GDP. Currently, Romania has one of the lowest levels of such emissions per capita in the Union European. We are strongly committed to further accelerating the achievement of the net-zero emissions target! Romania will phase out coal by 2030 and completely green coal mine sites by 2032. Two billion euros have recently been committed nationally to generate, the storage and transport of renewable energy, as well as for energy efficiency, through REPowerEU. Romania hosts some of the largest European training centers for renewable energy technicians, including from developing countries,” said Klaus Iohannis.
He added that our country is also an increasingly attractive host for the production of solar panels and batteries.
- “My diplomatic interactions with Latin American leaders this spring have strengthened our dialogue on the circular economy and the approach to the green transition,” added the head of state.
Iohannis recalled that in recent years Romania has built a network of international partnerships regarding emergency situations and disaster response, contributing to the consolidation of early warning systems.
- “In the coming period, we will expand this network with several countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Romania is also working to adapt agriculture to climate change and to improve access to food throughout the world. Considering our success in Malawi and Tanzania, we intend to expand such programs in the next two years, especially in African countries,” the president said.
