At this year’s Climate Talks – Play for Climate Action, held in Belgrade on October 31, representatives of national institutions, international organizations, and climate experts discussed Serbia’s path toward decarbonization and the growing impact of droughts on agriculture, energy, and local communities.
Organized by the Ministry of Environmental Protection in partnership with UNDP and the UN team in Serbia, the event highlighted both progress and challenges in implementing the country’s climate commitments.
The European Union stressed that the world is at a crucial and complex moment for climate action, as ten years have passed since the Paris Agreement, yet the pace of global efforts remains too slow. The EU continues to support Serbia through investments in key infrastructure, policy advice, capacity building, and assistance in aligning with the EU climate acquis, said Mauro di Veroli, Head of Cooperation in the Delegation of the EU to Serbia.
Serbia’s newly adopted Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) sets an ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40.1% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels — four times higher than the first NDC. This target demonstrates Serbia’s strong commitment to energy transition, resilience to climate risks, and accelerating the green transformation of society, said Minister of Environmental Protection Sara Pavkov.
The response to the growing drought crisis must be rooted in resilience, restoration, and international cooperation, as drought is no longer a distant threat but a pressing reality affecting agriculture, energy, and ecosystems, said Swedish Ambassador Charlotte Sammelin.
Held ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, the discussion reaffirmed that timely adaptation and coordinated decarbonization are essential for Serbia’s sustainable and resilient future.
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