Greek PM Highlights Need for Balanced Green Transition and Climate Resilience at COP29

During the COP29 climate summit at Baku, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored Europe’s crucial part in the worldwide green transition. He stressed the urgent need for resources to tackle the extraordinary impacts of climate change. Mitsotakis called for a balanced strategy prioritizing the energy transition while maintaining economic competitiveness.

While nations aim for net-zero emissions by 2050, Mitsotakis warned that focusing solely on long-term goals could undermine necessary short-term climate resilience. “This is not just a question of getting to net zero by 2050, it’s also very much a question of protecting our citizens in 2024 and 2025,”  he told the COP29 assembly, stressing the importance of preparing resources to respond swiftly to disasters and support communities in rebuilding after climate-related events.