Prime Minister of Ukraine suggested EU to start negotiations on the "European green deal"
program of the government envisages an ambitious goal - in 5 years Ukraine will meet the criteria for membership in the EU. Therefore, it is important to synchronize policies with the countries-EU members, in particular, during the "green deal". This was announced by Prime Minister of Ukraine Alexey Goncharuk during a meeting with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission on "the European green deal" Frans Timmermans in the framework of the working visit to Brussels.
"We propose to start a dialogue on the development of a common roadmap in the framework of the "European green deal." The green deal, in fact, implies a completely simple daily things. It's about the fact that people were breathing normal air emissions, used clean drinking water, consume safe products. The ambitious goal of the European Union by 2050 to make Europe the first continent whose economy does not destroy nature. Ukraine is ready to become an integral part of the success story," said Prime Minister Alexey Goncharuk.
under the Green deal, the EU will review the current targets for reducing carbon emissions by 2030 from 40% to 50-55%.
"my first steps will be to go along with the EU on this way. Ukraine is already developing its second national a contribution in accordance with the Paris agreement and the package of draft laws on the national model of emissions trading. We have already started to implement the Ukrainian legislation to European standards", - said Alexey Goncharuk.
the Prime Minister informed the European Commissioner about the intention to fully integrate into the European energy system (electricity ENTSO-E) until 2023.
"Our ambition is to transform the country into a strong competitive economy with tirofiban and energy-efficient industry, advanced infrastructure and a decent standard of living for the people", - said Alexey Goncharuk.
last week the government of Ukraine has created the interagency group, which will coordinate the effects of climate change during the "green deal" ("European Green Deal").