EU boosts green economy

EU boosts green economy

Meanwhile Magnus Gislev, first secretary of European Union Representative at Beijing, and Marie-Hélène Fandel, policy analyst of European Policy Center, introduced the EU’s policy of energy-saving, emission reduction, carbon emissions trading and energy usage.

Addressing the issue on “EU Policy on Energy Saving, Emission Reductions and Carbon Trading”, Magnus Gislev said environmental protection and commercial competitiveness are not fundamentally contradicted.

“Far-sighted environmental policy will open up commercial market for technology innovation and increase employment opportunities,” he said.
“Any country investing in environmental protection and energy-saving projects will benefit, because it can improve the standard of living, create business opportunities and reduce reliance on imported energy.”

He said that sustainable development is the future of human society, thus EU is determined to play a leading role and will prepare proposals for the long-term objectives during the Copenhagen Climate Summit to be held in December.

In her speech "Policies to Encourage the Rational Use of Energy in the EU", Marie-Hélène Fandel said that there is a great deal that Europe can achieve by using energy more rationally and developing a competitive advantage in eco-innovation and green products.

“But the potential gains have not been fully exploited, because there are numerous obstacles and barriers which prevent the public sector, business and consumers from tapping into that potential,” she said.

Saturday, 04 April 2009
Macau Daily Times