At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on Wednesday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that Russia is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Mishustin outlined that the country’s focus will be on improving energy efficiency, developing electric transport, and introducing modern solutions in agriculture and forestry.
“We plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. We focus on improving energy efficiency, developing electric transport, and introducing modern solutions in agriculture and forestry,” Mishustin said during his address.
Mishustin emphasized that Russia has been actively participating in global efforts to combat climate change, under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin. He pointed out that Russia has successfully reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than half compared to levels in the 1990s.
The Prime Minister also revealed that 85% of Russia’s energy comes from clean, low-emission sources, primarily gas, nuclear, and renewable energy. Mishustin further stated, “We are increasing our own technologies and production capacities to decarbonize industries.”
He also reiterated Putin’s previous remarks that Russia advocates for uniting global efforts to fight climate change. Mishustin highlighted four key priorities for Russia in this effort.
Firstly, Mishustin stressed the need for a new collective goal in climate financing that is in line with the interests of developing countries. He said, “It is important that the transition to low-emission energy production occurs without prejudice to the development of low-income countries.”
Secondly, Mishustin added, “The problem of global warming cannot be used as a pretext for discrimination, unfair competition, and the introduction of artificial restrictions.”
Mishustin also called for the establishment of practical mechanisms for the implementation of international agreements and emphasized the importance of fostering cooperation between scientific communities to address global climate challenges.
With these priorities, Russia aims to continue its role as an active participant in the global climate movement while pursuing its own long-term carbon neutrality goals, reported on the official site of the Russian Federation.
