President Milo Đukanović pointed out the importance of affirming science and research in the search for solutions imposed by energy challenges, of which we are becoming more and more aware day by day.
Scientific foundations must be the basis for policies that have a global impact, said Đukanović, who, at the invitation of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, spoke at the High-Level Dialogue on Energy, which is being held in a virtual format at the summit level at the UN headquarters. in New York.
"The earth is our common home where we live, create and build a better future for new generations. Our efforts contribute to faster development, and there is no development without energy. Aware of the importance of energy for humanity, but also the importance of the way we create and consume energy, we created a clear common vision that does not divide countries according to their size or economic strength, but according to the responsibility of their leaders to implement what was agreed upon," said Đukanović, as reported by the Information Service of the President of Montenegro.
He reminded that our country supported the Agenda for Sustainable Development 2030 and the Paris Climate Agreement, and that it follows the guidelines of the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
"We are a small country, with an annual production of about 3.500 gigawatt hours (GWh), but our commitment to common goals is great. During the last decade, we have exclusively built smaller energy facilities that use the renewable power of water, wind and sun. This means that we are very took seriously the warnings of scientists around the world about the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We have committed to reducing emissions by 2030% by 1990, compared to the base year of 30. We have already achieved this goal. In anticipation of the United Nations conference in Glasgow , we updated the nationally determined contribution, and raised the bar to 35%, with the potential for further improvements."
Đukanović pointed out that the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic confirmed the importance of a scientifically based approach in the creation of all policies, including energy, and added that recent events in certain industries indicate the potential of clean energy.
"It is our obligation to encourage everyone who is making a huge effort to change entire production concepts. Clean, low-carbon, safe but efficient energy should be the basis of new development momentum. That is why we need to support the transition to clean energy more strongly. Montenegro welcomes everyone's initiative countries that are already working towards the introduction of completely clean energy, and supports the formulation of a common vision and cooperation with countries that are committed to the production of clean energy."
Đukanović also said that Montenegro, as an ecological country, strongly supports activities aimed at mitigating climate change and strengthening awareness that economic development is achieved with maximum environmental protection.
Only in this way, he said, can we provide better protection of global biodiversity in the years ahead.
"In accordance with the European Green Deal and EU policy in the field of energy, we plan further development of the energy sector through green energy transition and decarbonization, by increasing the use of energy from renewable sources and improving energy efficiency, as well as building infrastructure facilities for connection with neighboring energy systems."
"By ensuring a fair and inclusive transition towards climate neutrality, we want to turn climate and environmental challenges into opportunities and a competitive advantage. I believe that with dedicated work we will succeed in this and that we will use the Decade of Action in the best possible way," Đukanović concluded.
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