European Union and African, Caribbean, and Pacific States Call for Accelerating Efforts to Reduce Global Warming

Brussels -- The European Union and its 27 member states, alongside 77 countries that are members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP), called on Monday to accelerate international efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, emphasizing the need to strengthen cooperation and global climate action. In a joint statement, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the full implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement and to enhancing cooperation to address climate change, warning of the growing repercussions of rising temperatures, particularly for developing countries most vulnerable to its impacts. The statement identified six priority areas to enhance cooperation in the coming period: adapting to climate change and strengthening resilience; providing climate finance; accelerating the transition to clean electricity; and ensuring a just energy transition. Priorities also include enhancing climate data, scientific research and technology, capacity-building, and supporting resilient food systems, water resources and ecosystems, as well as strengthening international ocean governance. The EU and the ACP Group together comprise 104 countries with a combined population of around two billion, representing more than half of the United Nations membership. The two sides previously signed the Samoa Agreement on November 15, 2023, establishing a comprehensive framework for their partnership over 20 years, covering sustainable development, growth, human rights, peace and security, and enhanced cooperation in international forums. (End) AN / NSW