Prime Minister Mishustin called the task of all mankind the preservation of the climate -channel of the Russian government.
The head of government stressed the importance of the transition to low-carbon development and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. He noted that the CIS is a promising platform for interaction on the climate agenda.
“It is important that the climate agenda is not used as a lever of political pressure or as an instrument of unfair competition in the markets for goods and energy resources,” the politician said. “Therefore, our actions must be aimed at preserving an open, non-discriminatory trade regime.”
Earlier, Pope Francis called on Catholics to pray for the success of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow and saving the planet. The message was published on the Vatican website.