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Speaking today from the Environment Council in Luxembourg Mr Stevenson said:
"Opportunity is the key word in tackling climate change. Our evidence demonstrates the jobs, investment, trade and economic growth opportunities for Europe - not just Scotland - presented by the low carbon economy.
"The changing dynamic of energy markets in Europe presents opportunity for clean, green alternatives. By 2020 we will be generating twice as much electricity as Scotland needs - just over half from renewables - demonstrating the viable export commodity renewable energy truly is.
"I welcome the EU work on climate change, which is also supported by the UK Government. But this is clearly a global issue and we must continue to press the matter beyond the EU boundaries, as well as with member states.
"David Cameron has expressed thanks for Scottish Ministers support for higher EU emissions reductions targets. Mr Cameron also commended the Scottish Government on the low carbon investments and policies that have created jobs and growth - and these are the working examples that I want to share with European colleagues."
While in Luxembourg, Mr Stevenson will hold further bilateral meetings with Ministers from Romania, Bulgaria and Estonia to discuss the potential economic benefits of low carbon.
Mr Stevenson will meet:
- Ms. Nona Karadjova, Bulgarian Minister of Environment and Water
- Ms. Keit Pentus, Estonian Minister of Environment
- Mr. Laszlo Borbely, Romanian Minister of Environment and Forests
In line with its growing international role on climate change, the Scottish Government has been increasing its support for developing countries through its partnership with the Maldives, projects in Malawi, work with the Inter-American Development Bank and Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute, and Manifesto commitment to a Scottish International Climate Adaption Fund.
