Baku (© 2024 Afriquinfos) – At COP29, the world reached agreement on another historic result, and this ‘‘thanks in part to the tireless efforts of a robust U.S. delegation”, emphasized US President Joe Biden in his statement concluding the recent climate conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22, 2024.
‘‘In Baku, the United States challenged countries to make an urgent choice: either condemn vulnerable populations to ever more catastrophic climate disasters, or take a step forward and put us all on a safer path to a better future”, specified the current occupant of the Oval Office, in his speech relayed on the website of the American department.
In 2015, the world came together to finalize the Paris Agreement, a historic commitment made by nearly every country to tackle the climate crisis and protect the planet for future generations. ‘‘On my first day in office, I took action to bring the United States back to this agreement, restore America’s global climate leadership, and renew our commitment to climate ambition. international’‘, he recalled.
Since then, ‘‘my administration has leveraged our country’s leadership on climate action to accelerate global efforts, notably at COP26, 27 and 28, aimed at reducing emissions, lowering energy costs, creating jobs well paid, protect ecosystems and build resilience, which has also contributed to the growth of our economy”, Mr. Biden stressed.
A at COP 29, ‘Together, countries have set an ambitious international climate finance target for 2035. This target will help mobilize the level of finance – from all sources – that developing countries need to accelerate the transition to clean and sustainable economies, while opening new markets for electric vehicles, batteries and other American-made products”, suggested the American leader.
He remains convinced that the United States will continue this work: through our states and our cities, our businesses and our citizens, supported by lasting legislation such as the IRA law on the reduction of inflation, which constitutes the largest investment in climate and clean energy in history. While some seek to deny or delay the clean energy revolution underway in the United States and around the world, no one can reverse it – no one.
While congratulating the Parties and the presidency of COP29 for achieving this result, President Joe Biden deplored the limits of countries in achieving climate objectives. ‘‘We still have a long way to go to achieve our climate goals, and today’s result brings us significantly closer. On behalf of the American people and future generations, we must continue to accelerate our efforts to keep the planet cleaner, safer and healthier”, he said.
VA
