Co-operation between EU and Russia in the field of climate change and energy is organized within the framework of two sector dialogues aimed at implementation of provisions of the EU-Russia Roadmap on Common Economic Space. Till recently both issues have been considered separately within the frameworks of corresponding Dialogues.
The Joint Meeting of EU-Russia Climate Change Subgroup and Thematic Group on Energy Efficiency was held on 28th February 2008 in Moscow. The meeting was attended by the representatives of the Ministry of Energy of Russia, Ministry of Economic Development, Roshydromet, EC, German Energy Agency (DENA) and other experts and interested parties from business and public sectors.
The event was focused on the best practices of EU and Russia related to technological solutions, policy and financial tools aimed at improvement of energy efficiency and climate change mitigation.
As a result of the meeting, the priority areas for cooperation were identified and outlined in the joint statement, which was signed by the Co-Chairs of the Working groups.