More than 80 countries around the world, including the US and 27 EU countries, have announced plans to reduce their methane emissions by 30% by 2030, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Glasgow climate summit on November 2./p>
“ Methane is one of the types of gas that we can reduce emissions in the first place. He is the most accessible target. Methane contributes 80 times more global warming than carbon dioxide, so urgent action is needed, 'she said.
Reducing methane emissions will have a significant effect in the short term, she said. >
Also, the European Commission has announced that one billion euros will be allocated to the Global Forest Protection Initiative. In addition, a directive will soon be presented, which should limit the influence of the EU on the destruction of forests.
Let us add, Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video message & nbsp; to the participants of the climate summit in Glasgow & nbsp; said Russia is taking vigorous measures to protect the country's forest areas, and also supports the draft joint declaration on forests.