COP For Hope: EBRD Praises Azerbaijan For Successful COP Hosting - Alkis Drakinos (Exclusive)
Date
11/22/2024 7:10:25 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 22. As part of
COP29 in Baku, Trend
News Agency proudly presents COP for Hope, a special project
offering an unparalleled platform to hear from world leaders and
trailblazers in politics, economics, science, and ecology, all
united by a shared commitment to addressing today's pressing
climate challenges.
Today, we are honored to speak with Alkis Vryenios Drakinos,
Regional Head of the Caucasus for the European bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Drakinos expressed the EBRD's strong support for tackling the
global climate crisis, emphasizing the critical need for collective
action.
"Climate change is something we experience daily in our
environment, whether it's extreme weather events or other pressing
challenges," he stated. "Being here at this level of engagement is
part of a broader process in which we all come together,
recognizing that this is a monumental global problem that requires
collective action. Collaboration is not just an option - it is an
absolute necessity for addressing this imminent challenge".
He also commended Azerbaijan for its exemplary role in hosting
the event.
"We are particularly pleased and proud of Azerbaijan for hosting
this event," Drakinos said. "I must say that the organization of
this COP has been exceptionally smooth, and I extend my
congratulations to the organizing committee. Hosting an event of
this scale is a significant achievement on the global stage, and
it's something Azerbaijan can take great pride in".
Drakinos highlighted the EBRD's significant progress in becoming
a green bank. "At least 50 percent of our financing is in the green
area. This is a commitment we made for Paris Agreement alignment a
few years ago, and we have stepped up our efforts. Since 2022 and
2023, we have achieved our goal, and this year, we are doing even
more," he explained.
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