COP31 Leaders Gather in Türkiye With Electrification at Center of Climate Agenda
(MENAFN) World leaders are preparing to meet in Türkiye's Mediterranean city of Antalya on Wednesday for a two-day high-level summit during the COP31 UN climate conference, as the Turkish presidency prioritizes electrification as a key measure for translating climate commitments into practical action.
Türkiye is seeking international backing for a proposal to increase electricity's share of global energy consumption to 35% by 2035. The approach involves replacing direct fossil fuel use across transportation, buildings and industrial activities with electricity, including through wider adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps. Negotiators are also working to advance discussions on moving away from fossil fuels.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are expected to deliver opening remarks at the Antalya Expo Center. The summit's two-day program will feature national statements from heads of state and government, alongside diplomatic roundtables and bilateral discussions.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, representing the country that hosted the previous climate conference, is among the expected speakers. Other prominent participants include European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are also scheduled to address the gathering.
The COP31 conference began on Monday and is scheduled to continue until Nov. 20. Türkiye is presiding over the event, while Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is overseeing the negotiations.
Wednesday's discussions will concentrate on zero-waste initiatives, with Thursday dedicated to improving the resilience of cities and buildings against climate-related threats. Finance and trade will feature prominently on Friday's agenda.
The high-level discussions will resume on Nov. 17-18, providing an opportunity for countries whose leaders did not deliver national statements during the initial two-day summit to address the conference.
Türkiye is seeking international backing for a proposal to increase electricity's share of global energy consumption to 35% by 2035. The approach involves replacing direct fossil fuel use across transportation, buildings and industrial activities with electricity, including through wider adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps. Negotiators are also working to advance discussions on moving away from fossil fuels.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are expected to deliver opening remarks at the Antalya Expo Center. The summit's two-day program will feature national statements from heads of state and government, alongside diplomatic roundtables and bilateral discussions.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, representing the country that hosted the previous climate conference, is among the expected speakers. Other prominent participants include European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are also scheduled to address the gathering.
The COP31 conference began on Monday and is scheduled to continue until Nov. 20. Türkiye is presiding over the event, while Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is overseeing the negotiations.
Wednesday's discussions will concentrate on zero-waste initiatives, with Thursday dedicated to improving the resilience of cities and buildings against climate-related threats. Finance and trade will feature prominently on Friday's agenda.
The high-level discussions will resume on Nov. 17-18, providing an opportunity for countries whose leaders did not deliver national statements during the initial two-day summit to address the conference.
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