German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has highlighted an increasing resistance to climate action, underlining the necessity for immediate measures to prevent future economic instability. In her statement before the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, she warned against the misconception that climate action is a burden, reiterating that failure to act now will result in more significant future costs. With critical discussions ahead of COP30 in Brazil, she emphasized that the Paris Agreement is under pressure, especially following the US withdrawal from it, and pointed out that despite these challenges, the commitment to tackle climate change remains robust among participating nations.
"Anyone who dismisses climate action in these turbulent times as being expensive, onerous or superfluous cannot count. For if we do not act now, we will subsequently have much higher costs to deal with."
"The world's biggest economy not being at the table of the climate negotiations is a big downfall."
"The Paris Agreement was 'alive and well.'"
"The Petersberg talks mark a 'critical milestone,' as participants aim to shape the agenda for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil."
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