MADRID, November 6 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced that in his speech this Monday at the UN climate summit, he will stress the importance of moving “faster and faster” towards the transition to renewable energy and that he will ensure that the United Kingdom is at the forefront of this process. as a “clean energy superpower”.
Sunak made the remarks this Saturday before leaving for Egypt on Sunday, where COP27 will take place, having changed his mind and decided to attend an international meeting earlier in the week.
This Saturday he stressed that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its “despicable” manipulation of energy prices have reinforced the importance of ending dependence on fossil fuels.
“When the world met in Glasgow last year, countries agreed on a historic roadmap to avert catastrophic global warming. It is more important than ever that we fulfill those promises,” he said, according to the BBC.
In addition, he stressed that the fight against climate change is not only about moral goodness, but is also important for “future prosperity and security”.
The ‘Prime’ decided to attend the summit after receiving criticism from climate activists, opposition parties and the president of COP26, previous edition, Alok Sharma. However, King Carlos III will not be present until the appointment as it has been agreed with the previous head of government, Liz Truss.
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