Ruslan Edelgeriyev presented Russia’s position at World Leaders’ Summit in Antalya
Russia's climate envoy Ruslan Edelgeriyev outlined the country's approach to climate change at the World Leaders' Summit in Antalya, emphasizing technological neutrality and carbon neutrality by 2060.
Russia's climate envoy Ruslan Edelgeriyev delivered the country's national statement at the World Leaders' Summit in Antalya, part of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change COP31. He emphasized Russia's commitment to climate pragmatism and technological neutrality in addressing global climate challenges.
According to Edelgeriyev, a just transition to a low-emission economy requires abandoning politicized negotiations and illegal unilateral restrictions. He stressed that emission reductions should not compromise energy security or shift financial burdens onto developing nations.
Russia's climate strategy
Russia aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 at the latest while maintaining its sovereign right to determine its own energy mix. The country's approach includes utilizing natural gas and LNG as transition fuels, alongside nuclear power, hydropower, clean hydrogen, carbon capture technologies, and maximizing forest carbon absorption.
Emission reductions should not undermine energy security or shift the financial burden onto developing countries.
International cooperation proposal
A key element of Russia's proposal was creating an international network of clean energy business hubs under UNFCCC auspices. This initiative builds on the UNCCD's Business4Land project, for which Russia has already established a national hub and is preparing its first international project to combat droughts and soil degradation.
Edelgeriyev also highlighted the importance of financing oil and gas infrastructure modernization and global adaptation to climate change. He expressed confidence in Turkey's COP31 presidency ability to restore international dialogue based on mutual respect and tangible results.
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