PM Fiala praises nuclear energy at COP29 in Baku, offers to share Czech expertise

At the UN Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party) emphasized the importance of innovation, international collaboration, and global action to tackle the climate crisis. He highlighted nuclear energy as a safe, clean power source and offered to share Czech expertise, drawing on over 50 years of experience.  Fiala stressed the severe impact of climate change, referencing recent floods across Europe, and argued that nuclear power is essential for meeting climate goals. He also commended the EU's commitment to leading international cooperation and noted the willingness of other global players to engage in climate action, despite the absence of some major leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping.