The successive heatwaves and devastating wildfires in the High Fens have demonstrated that climate change is increasingly affecting us here at home. “We need to accelerate our efforts in the fight against global warming,” says Depraetere. “Therefore, we must cooperate across borders and continue investing in ambitious climate action.”
The Climate minister refers, among other things, to the Flemish Energy and Climate Plan, which focuses on increasing renewable energy, greening mobility and industry, and expanding nature and trees. Additionally, just before the summer recess, the Flemish government agreed on the energy tax shift, making electricity cheaper.
Last year, the various Belgian governments agreed on a rotation for attending UN climate summits. This year, it is Flanders’ turn, together with the federal level, to take on that responsibility. Last year, our country was represented by the Walloon minister of Air and Climate Plan, Cécile Neven, and the Federal minister of Climate, Jean-Luc Crucke. Crucke will participate again this year.
Brussels state secretary for Climate Ans Persoons will also attend the climate summit. Persoons also points out that the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. She notes that the most vulnerable people are hit hardest.
The 31st UN Climate Conference will be organised from 9 to 20 November in the Turkish seaside resort of Antalya.
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