At COP29 in Baku, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s leadership in energy transformation, with 50% of the country’s energy now sourced from renewables. He emphasised that Greece’s geographical advantages and focus on energy exports are creating new investment opportunities. Mitsotakis also stressed the need to balance short-term climate adaptation with long-term mitigation efforts as part of Greece’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
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Greek-British actor Theo James, a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, is urging global leaders at COP29 to include refugees in climate policies. Drawing from his personal ties to refugees and recent visits to affected regions, James highlighted the urgent need for support as climate change drives displacement, stressing that climate and refugee crises are inseparably linked.
Greek Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Kostas Fragogiannis joined the nation's delegation in Baku for the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29). Greece is showcasing its commitment to sustainability with a national pavilion hosting over 40 events, including discussions on green economy leadership and digital transformation partnerships with Masdar.