Climate Change Summit confirms Romania's role in the global conversation about climate, competitiveness and innovation
The fourth edition of the Climate Change Summit brought together over 1,300 leaders and innovators and generated over 1 million online views, confirming Romania's role in the international dialogue on economy, climate and innovation, with…
The fourth edition of the Climate Change Summit brought together over 1,300 leaders and innovators and generated over 1 million online views, confirming Romania's role in the international dialogue on economy, climate and innovation, with messages of support sent by President Nicușor Dan, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The Climate Change Summit confirmed Romania's role as a regional platform for dialogue and solutions on the green transition and competitiveness. The event brought together over 1,300 leaders from Central and Eastern Europe at the Palace of Parliament, and messages of support were delivered at the highest level, underscoring the shared commitment to accelerating climate action and European collaboration.
Other key moments of the edition included the signing of the agreement for the Bucharest-Ilfov Green Belt, marking the entry of the project into the operational phase, the launch of the second edition of the "State of the Climate" report, which analyzes the climate progress of Romania and the region, the premiere launch of a financing program dedicated to investments in sustainability, developed in collaboration between two of the Climate Change Summit partners, the launch of Blue Pioneers in Romania, as well as the awarding of three prizes, worth a total of 15,000 euros, for innovative solutions from Central and Eastern Europe. At the same time, over 100 companies began developing their own decarbonization plans during an intensive six-hour masterclass.
Clear messages from Brussels and Bucharest: the green transition is a common priority
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, sent a message reaffirming Europe's role as a global leader in the climate effort: "The Climate Change Summit is an opportunity to learn from each other, to launch projects that will make Europe the first climate-neutral continent and the global leader in clean technologies."
Nicușor Dan, President of Romania, spoke about the country's role in promoting regional climate solutions: "Romania today has both the opportunity and the responsibility to be a convergence point for climate solutions in the region. Bringing together political leaders, academics, civil society, and business representatives, this Summit confirms our vocation as a promoter of regional cooperation in essential areas - from the energy transition and circular economy, to the protection of biodiversity and the development of sustainable and resilient cities."
Ilie Bolojan, the Prime Minister of Romania, sent a clear message about the government's direction:
