Climate change affects people in Latvia, Europe and elsewhere in the world - Melnis

RIGA - Climate change affects everyone in Latvia, Europe and all over the world, Latvian Climate and Energy Minister Kaspars Melnis (Greens/Farmers) said during a meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda.

As LETA was told at the Climate and Energy Ministry, Melnis on Wednesday met with the Zimbabwean speaker and his delegation. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues related to a strategy for the mitigation of climate change and the energy sector in general, as well as the impact of climate change on the Latvian agricultural sector and work on renewable energy projects. The Zimbabwean representatives inquired about the progress, development and future of renewable energy projects in Latvia, as well as the challenges Latvia has faced in building renewable energy facilities. 

The climate and energy minister noted that well-planned and targeted action by each country to mitigate climate change is part of achieving the climate goals. At the same time, each country has its own unique experience, ideas and positive examples of how to develop new and effective solutions.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of topics, including the climate and energy situation in both countries, the involvement of parliament in climate issues, as well as strategies to mitigate climate change and the impact of climate change on Latvia's agricultural sector.