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Yoko Alender
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Minister of Climate of the Republic of Estonia 🇪🇪
After synchronization I was honored to share the stage with 🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen, 🇵🇱 Andrzej Duda, 🇱🇻 Edgars Rinkēvičs and 🇱🇹 Gitanas Nausėda.

I quoted our 5th President Kersti Kaljulaid: "Small nations have no time for small goals – they have to think big in order to become contributors."
February 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The moment the Baltic States connected to the Continental European frequency – done! February 9th is our Energy Independence Day. 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇪🇺

15 years of preparations have paid off, and the transition went unnoticed in homes and workplaces, just as we promised.

Thank you to everyone who have contributed!
February 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The Baltic States’ Energy Independence Day 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇪🇺🔌

The Baltic States have successfully synchronized their electricity systems with the Continental European Synchronous Area. This is a historic step!
February 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Tänasime täna Kliimaministeeriumi kantslerit @keitkasemets.bsky.social suurepärase töö eest!

Hea meel on teatada, et teeme taristuministriga esimesel võimalusel ettepaneku nimetada uueks kantsleriks Marten Kokk

Kuni uus kantsler meiega liitub, täidab tema kohuseid @kristiklaas.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Baltic States are united 🤝

Today, with 🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱 we discussed final preparations to join the EU electricity system. This is a historic step for our energy security and independence from Russia.

✍️ We also signed a joint letter to the EU for critical energy infrastructure funding.
January 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Honored to welcome the President of the Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and his high-level delegation to Estonia. We both share a commitment of tackling the climate change. Together we signed an MoU to strengthen ties between our countries and enhance cooperation on environmental matters 🇪🇪 🤝 🇲🇻
January 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The cornerstone of 🇪🇪 Estonia’s climate resilient future is renewable energy.

Gave an interview where I highlighted our Climate Resilient Economy Act and how renewable energy is central to our energy security, economic competitiveness and decarbonisation efforts.

ceenergynews.com/interviews/b...
Building a climate-resilient future - Q&A with Yoko Alender, Minister of Climate of Estonia - CEENERGYNEWS
Yoko Alender, Estonia’s Climate Minister speaks about the country’s ambitious Climate Resilient Economy Act, which aims to combine bold climate goals with business needs while ensuring public and priv...
ceenergynews.com
December 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM
It was a great meeting with our Baltic colleagues today – 🇱🇻 Minister for Climate and Energy, Kaspars Melnis, and 🇱🇹 Minister of Energy, Žygimantas Vaičiūnas.

In February next year, the Baltic States will disconnect from the Russian electricity system and join the Continental European system ✅
December 16, 2024 at 9:21 PM
I was pleased to meet and have a talk with the new 🇪🇺 European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen.
December 16, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Today I participated in the EU Energy Council in Brussels. The main topics were the promotion of geothermal energy and the future of energy policy.

🇪🇪 Estonia advocates for energy security and competitiveness, faster uptake of renewable energy, and achieving energy independence.
December 16, 2024 at 9:09 PM