In this new policy paper for @rielcano.bsky.social, I explore various challenges facing EU-LAC partnerships and also the opportunities to strengthen EU cooperation on climate action and a just energy transition with a focus on Colombia and Chile. More details below🧵
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🇪🇺It is also a big opportunity for the EU.
This can support efforts to achieve prosperity & climate goals and show that the Paris Agrmt can work and build confidence for greater global action.
- Leveraging Global Gateway and the Team Europe approach to support their flagship climate and energy policies
- Prioritising improving coordination and enhancing synergies between external actors and existing initiatives
- Creating a dialogue for the EU and LAC to discuss how to phase out fossil fuels
- Capitalising on positive working relationships between key European and LAC players
- Making the most of key events (COP30, IV EU-CELAC Summit, Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development and the G20)