The Republic of Moldova has committed to unconditionally reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 64% compared to 1990 and by 78% in the case of international financial and technical support. The topic is discussed at a regional workshop, held in Chisinau, on October 15-17, IPN reports.

The EU4Climate project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Program, supports the Eastern Partnership countries, including the Republic of Moldova, in developing low emission development strategies by 2050.

A UNDP press release states that countries in Europe and Central Asia are responsible for only 1.17% of global greenhouse gas emissions. However, given that about 80% of the energy consumed by these countries comes from fossil fuels, they are encouraged to invest in renewable energy sources.

"Our country has recognized the importance of the complex issue of climate change in a global context and has made commitments as a developing country. In the updated National Determined Contribution, by February 2020 we are planning to announce the setting of even more ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at national level, which we will then integrate into the Low Emissions Development Strategy,” said Georgeta Mincu, Minister of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment.

With a total budget of 8.8 million euros, the EU4Climate Project runs from 2019 until 2022.