Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili is visiting the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he addressed the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference on November 8 and participated in a panel on the sidelines of the same conference.
Speaking at the conference, Prime Minister Garibashvili noted that climate replacement “has a challenge for our generation,” adding that “there is no time for deliberation, we want swift and results-oriented actions. “
He also said Georgia plans to make the Paris commitments credible and “increase the ambition of its Nationally Determined Contributions by 2025. “It will further facilitate the ambitious climate change mitigation agenda. “
“Georgia, with its long-term low-emission progression strategy, aims for carbon neutrality until 2050 through the unification of national efforts and with foreign support,” Prime Minister Garibashvili said, adding that “Georgia has one of the cleanest grids; 85% of our electricity comes from renewable sources, and further expanding the percentage of renewable energy is a strategic precedent for my country.
“In addition, we continue with other non-traditional renewable energy progression projects, such as solar, wind, hydrogen, geothermal and other sustainable sources,” he said.
Garibashvili noted that good fortune in the direction of climate replacement can be achieved “with joint efforts,” and said that “let’s translate together the results of COP 27 into immediate climate action. “
Round table
Addressing the participants of the round table “Investing in the Future of Energy”, Prime Minister Garibashvili spoke about the importance of finding sustainable energy resources and the importance of diversifying energy resources.
He noted that it is important to invest more in alternative, blank, available and sustainable energy sources, adding that Georgia has taken “important steps” in the electricity sector and ensures greater investment in blank and sustainable energy.
Given the geopolitical context, the Georgian prime minister said that “Georgia can play a role in diversifying sea lanes and ensuring Europe’s energy supply. “
“To this end, work is underway on the concept of a submarine power cable in the Black Sea to link Georgia and Europe. This strategic allocation foresees the creation of renewable green force transit opportunities between the EU and the South Caucasus region,” he said. .
The prime minister said that “through joint efforts, countries can make a historic difference, secure long-term power and make certain positive long-term adjustments to global climate change. “
In Egypt, the Georgian prime minister is accompanied by Foreign Minister Ilya Darchiashvili and the head of the administration, Revaz Javelidze.