The Head of Government, Xavier Espotdefended this Tuesday the need to strengthen international cooperation to face climate change during his participation in the ninth edition of the Paris Forum for Peace. As reported by Government in a statement, spot has taken part in a round table dedicated to the climate emergencyin which he claimed the role of small states and mountain territories. “Climate action is not an option. It is a responsibility,” he said.
During the intervention, the chief executive he remembered commitment of Andorra to reduce by 63% the gas emissions with a greenhouse effect in 2035 compared to 2005 and reach climate neutrality in 2050. He also highlighted that the emissions of the country have decreased by 39% compared to historical high and that 93.7% of the electricity produced in principality comes from renewable sources. However, he pointed out that Andorra it still imports 78.2% of the electricity it consumes.
the head of Government has insisted on the vulnerability of mountain areas to rising temperatures and changes in them precipitations. In this sense, he has defended one climate transition fair and inclusive, which takes into account the needs of families, companies and economic sectorsas well as easier access for small states to international financing mechanisms and new technologies.
During the stay in Paris, spot also met with the representative of the French co-prince, Frederic Roseto address current political, economic and social issues of Andorra and the priorities of the Government in the final stretch of the legislature. In addition, it has adhered to the declaration “Children first”, arising from the summit dedicated to the protection of children’s rights held as part of the forum.
