EU official announces ways to mitigate impact of climate change

Countries should focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, depletion of natural resources, and environmental destruction to mitigate the impact of climate change, Celine Ollier, a senior auditor at the European Court of Auditors, said at the annual meeting of the Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA) of the European Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (EUROSAI) held in Baku, Repor informs.

"Fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal are the biggest sources of greenhouse gases. It is necessary to move away from them and transition to clean and renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy. It is possible to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the energy efficiency of buildings, factories, and vehicles. Forests are crucial for carbon absorption. Stopping deforestation and planting new forests help reduce carbon dioxide levels," Ollier noted.

In addition, according to Celine Ollier, governments can impose carbon taxes to reduce carbon emissions: "Carbon trading is one of the mechanisms that limit carbon emissions. Companies and governments should invest in low-carbon technologies and innovations. For example, the expansion of electric vehicles and the development of technologies that use less energy can provide progress in this area."