Key extracts from the briefing on the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

Key extracts from the briefing on the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21/CMP11), which will take place in Paris starting 30/11.

*Nicos Kouyialis, Minister of Agriculture and Environment:
“The Paris agreement needs to be flexible, dynamic, durable, binding and ratifiable.”
“The Cyprus government, despite its size, is taking up its global responsibility & will contribute €350,000 to the climate fund”.

*George Markopouliotis, head of European Commission in Cyprus:
“Climate protection and economic growth go hand in hand. Europe succeeded in cutting emissions by 23% between 1990 and 2014, while the European economy grew 46% over the same period.”
“Ambitious emissions reduction targets are the best way to prevent dangerous climate change.”

*Jean-Luc Florent, the Ambassador of France:
“2015 seems to be warmest year ever recorded and many extreme climatic events have occurred. It is urgent we act.”
“A transition towards resilient low-carbon economies will assure vulnerable countries of our solidarity and support.”