Germany calls on countries to strengthen cooperation in climate change

German Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Westerweller made a speech at the General Assembly’s general debate on the 25th and called on all countries to strengthen cooperation in the field of climate change.

Westerweller said that Germany is committed to playing a vanguard role in addressing climate change and has adopted a forward-looking energy strategy: by 2050, 80% of Germany's electricity will come from renewable energy sources; by 2020, it will reduce by 40. % Of greenhouse gas emissions, the proportion of emission reductions is now close to 30%.

Westerwell said that addressing climate change must rely on technological innovation and technological exchanges. Both developed and developing countries can benefit from energy technology cooperation. He said that Germany will contribute its own professional and technical knowledge in areas such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.

He said that climate policy is the cornerstone of any sustainable development policy. Countries should strengthen cooperation to transform the challenges of climate change into opportunities for equitable development.