Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili addressed the 27^th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

The PM noted that climate change is a challenge, and the world leaders are responsible to find a solution “for the sake of humanity and future generations.”

“There is no time for deliberation, we need swift and result-oriented actions. In this spirit, Georgia is considering turning the Paris commitments into credible delivery and increasing the ambition of its Nationally Determined Contributions in 2025.

We have developed a very comprehensive Georgia’s 2030 Climate Change Strategy and subsequent Action Plan to further facilitate the ambitious agenda for climate change mitigation.

Additionally, Georgia, with its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy targets to reach Carbon Neutrality by 2050 with unifying national efforts and with international support,” he said.

Irakli Garibashvili remarked that Georgia has one of the cleanest grids; 85% of the country’s electricity comes from renewable sources. Further enhancing the share of renewable energy is a strategic priority for Georgia.

“Additionally, we continue to support further non-traditional renewable energy development projects such as solar, wind, hydrogen, geothermal and other means of sustainable sources.

I am ascertained that a robust framework for increasing the resilience of our countries will be an outcome of our negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh. However, these efforts can only be effective if the perspectives and contexts of developing countries in all regions are considered.

Equitable geographical representation, sovereign equality, and dignity of all its Member States is a fundamental principle of the UN’s work and of this Body. This principle – to “leave no one behind” is echoed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Therefore, achieving Equitable Geographic Representation in the Composition of Constituted Bodies under the Convention remains among our highest priorities at this COP,” Garibashvili said.

Georgian PM stressed that success could not be achieved alone. “Only with joint efforts, we will be able to reap the rewards. So, let’s together translate the outcomes of COP 27 into prompt climate action,” he stated.