Interview with AnewZ TV channel

The current efforts to combat climate change in the world insufficient, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview to AnewZ TV channel (the main partner of COP29 in Azerbaijan) on 11 November.

The Belarusian head of state was asked whether he considers the goal of limiting  the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels achievable and whether the countries are doing enough for this.

"If we continue in the same vein, then the goal is unattainable. Nothing is changing for the better. On the contrary, it is getting worse and worse. High emitters are, unfortunately, not delivering on their commitments. There is no progress in this regard. Therefore, the question arises about the effectiveness of such measures. I believe that they are ineffective," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The journalist also asked Aleksandr Lukashenko's opinion on why the leaders of some Western countries refused to participate in the summit in Baku. "They think that everything will be fine and the climate will not change. They think that things will work out. They will not," the Belarusian leader stressed. “No need to be disappointed over their non-attendance. God sees all."