At COP29 in Baku, world leaders emphasized that nuclear power is crucial to meeting global climate goals by providing a clean and safe energy alternative. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, speaking at the High-Level Segment, stressed nuclear power’s role in the energy transition and offered his country’s expertise in this field, given its 50 years of nuclear experience. “Nuclear power is essential to meet our climate goals, as it produces extremely clean energy and is also very safe,” he stated. The Czech Republic intends to phase out coal in favor of renewables and nuclear energy and is ready to assist other nations in similar efforts.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni echoed Fiala’s call for a unified global effort to combat climate change. She emphasized that new technologies, including nuclear power, are essential to reach ambitious goals, such as tripling renewable energy by 2030. Meloni advocated for “technology neutrality” to allow a diverse energy mix during the transition away from fossil fuels.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s achievements in reducing emissions by 45% since 2005 and transitioning nearly 50% of its electricity generation to wind and solar. Mitsotakis acknowledged Europe’sglobal leadership in green energy but warned that the continent must increase resources to counteract “unprecedented climate shocks.” His four priorities for Europe include greater regulatory flexibility, a unified energy market, and enhanced industry support for climate adaptation.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic underscored Croatia’s commitment to decarbonization and rapid renewable energy adoption, affirming that economic growth and environmental sustainability can coexist.
