Rome — The Energy and Environment Ministers of the G7, the group of the seven richest democracies in the world, meeting since Sunday in the Italian city of Turin (north), have committed to phasing out coal-fired power generation during “the first half of the 2030s”that is, before 2035, and to continue the progressive elimination of energy dependence on Russia.
In the final document, published this Tuesday, the Environment Ministers of Japan, the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy are committed to “reducing as much as possible the use of coal-fired power plants in energy systems to a level that keeps the 2.7°F limit within reach.” temperature rise”.
On the front of cooperation with other countries, the declaration highlights that there is a commitment “to promote the stopping as soon as possible of the approval of new coal power plants around the world.”
Besides, The G7 is committed to supporting the use of nuclear fusion energy and “is committed to promoting international collaborations to accelerate the development of fusion pilot plants and encourage increased private investment and public engagement to solve research challenges and develop international supply chains and workforce.”
Regarding Russia, the seven richest countries in the world insist on “reduce dependence on nuclear-related civilian goods from Russiaincluding promoting a diversified fuel supply chain free of Russian influence, and to assist countries seeking to diversify their supply.”
Likewise, it condemns “the continued takeover and militarization of Ukraine by Russia and the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plantwhich poses serious risks to nuclear security.”
Likewise, the intention is expressed to accelerate the progressive elimination of dependence on Russian energy as “an essential part of support for Ukraine” and in this context it is explained that “Investment in the sector may be appropriate in response to the current crisis and to address potential gas market deficits caused by the crisis.”.
In Turin, the ministers discussed possible technologies that allow the supply of clean and sustainable energy also to developing countries, especially in Africa to contribute to the decarbonization of their industry before 2050.
However, They did not reach an agreement to establish the mechanisms of the “loss and damage” fund, intended for the poorest and most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change.: the contribution, in fact, remains “voluntary in nature.”
During the meeting of ministers of Climate, Environment and Energy A call was also launched “G7 Water Coalition″, which “aims to identify common objectives and strategies, catalyze shared ambitions and priorities to address the global water crisis and integrate water and its cross-sector relevance effectively and coherently into existing forums and processes.”