EUR/ EU AND EASTERN PARTNERS STEP UP COOPERATION ON ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Published on: 20-10-2016
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The EU and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine adopted a declaration,
confirming their cooperation on environmental challenges and climate change, and promoting
sustainable and inclusive economic development.
"Environmental protection and climate action is not only our duty, it is a good investment that will
result in new jobs, higher revenues, and a more resilient economy,” said Johannes Hahn, European
Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy, adding: “Thanks to EU support, SMEs across the Eastern
Partnership region are being made aware of green economy opportunities and are starting to utilize
them. The EU will continue to support Eastern Partnership countries in their efforts to build a resource
and energy-efficient economy, to the benefit of all our citizens."... (link)
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