The ministers acknowledged progress made since 2016 in particular in relation to the ratification of the Paris Agreement and policy and legislative changes on water, green economy, sustainable forest management, and on environmental assessments. They also welcomed broad stakeholder involvement in the preparation and implementation of the Eastern Partnership Action Plan on Environment and Climate. The Ministers underlined the need to strengthen environmental governance and mainstream environment and climate goals into all policy areas.

During the part on climate action, ministers discussed the opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy and the high potential for energy savings in Europe’s Eastern Neighbourhood. They  also exchanged views on the upcoming climate summit that will take place in December in Katowice (COP24), where the international community intends to finalize the technical rules to set the Paris Agreement in motion.

Read more:

• Press release
• Eastern Partnership
• Declaration on cooperation on environment and climate change in the Eastern partnership - 2016
• Joint Staff Working Document: Eastern Partnership - 20 Deliverables for 2020 Focusing on key priorities and tangible results
• Projects on environment and climate