This written declaration does not reflect the position of the Assembly; only of those members that have signed it. It will not be considered further by the Assembly.
We, the undersigned, declare the following:
Methane is the second greenhouse gas on the planet after carbon
dioxide, which affects the processes of climate change. The Russian
Federation produces about 20% of the world's methane emissions –
the world’s largest emitter. Methane emissions from Russian gas
pipelines increased by 40% in 2020.
At the same time, Europe continues to be dependent on environmentally
harmful Russian gas. The launch of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline
increases Europe's dependence on Russian gas and supports the damage
to the planet's environment.
Russian gas is the most polluted in the world, both literally
and metaphorically. It is devastating for the ecology of the planet
and for the future of Europe. Based on the above, we encourage:
to refuse to launch the Nord
Stream-2 gas pipeline;
to call on the Russian authorities to step up measures
to reduce methane emissions;
to strengthen monitoring of compliance with environmental
standards in the extraction and transportation of Russian gas;
to draw up and implement a strategy to reduce Europe's
energy dependence on Russian gas.
