Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There are many countries across the world which do not come up to the mark on environmental matters. I have been criticised as Minister for the role I have taken on these issues. However, there is a determination within Europe, including in Ireland, to lead from the front on this, provide an example to countries across the globe and assist the least developed countries with both finance and technology to drive the agenda of reducing global emissions. At COP22, I had a meeting with counterparts from New Zealand, Argentina and Uruguay at which we discussed how our four countries can work together to develop agriculture in an efficient manner and share our knowledge with developing countries, particularly sub-Saharan African countries, in order that they too can utilise technology to reduce emissions globally.

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