French President: International crises must not become an excuse for inaction on climate change

Paris, October 14 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed that international crises must not serve as an excuse for inaction on climate change. Speaking on his social media account on the platform “X” on Tuesday evening, Macron said, “The climate battle remains the battle of the century. France will not back down.” He added, “Since 2017, our greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 23 percent, a rate five times faster than the average recorded between 1990 and 2016.” He continued, “There is more good news. Greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 4.1 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year.” He stated, “This proves one thing: despite the crises, we remain steadfast in our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.” Macron emphasized that “these results did not come about by chance; they are the fruit of the French people’s efforts. They are the product of national endeavors and the profound transformations witnessed over the past decade in our economy, industry, and production methods. The battle continues, and we owe this to our youth.” (End) M.D. / T.M.A.