Colombia & the EU step up cooperation for nature, climate and sustainable development
During the visit of President Duque to Europe in mid-February, President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola thanked him for the commitment of his administration in preserving peace, the environment and combatting the climate crisis. She also mentioned “During the Covid-19 pandemic, Colombia has led by example by granting temporary protection status to 1.8 million Venezuelans, allowing them to access key services, while one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our time was unfolding. This historic act deserves recognition.” The official visit rounded up with Colombia and the EU signing the Joint Declaration on Environment, Climate Action and Sustainable Development. President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen mentioned prior to the signing “[Colombia] is an indispensable partner in the fight against climate change and our transition towards action for the environment.”
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