Türkiye Pushes 35 Percent Electricity Target as COP31 Leaders Meet
(MENAFN) Heads of state and government converge on this Mediterranean resort city Wednesday for a two-day summit within the COP31 UN climate conference, as the Turkish presidency pushes electrification to the top of the agenda in an effort to convert climate promises into concrete measures.
Ankara is lobbying for backing of a proposal to lift electricity’s share of worldwide energy consumption to 35% by 2035. Electrification means substituting electricity for fuels burned directly in transport, buildings and industry, for example through electric vehicles or heat pumps. Negotiators are also pressing for headway on moving away from fossil fuels.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are due to deliver remarks at the opening session, held at the Antalya Expo Center. Over the two days, national statements from leaders will be accompanied by roundtable discussions and bilateral meetings.
Among the expected speakers are Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose country hosted last year’s climate negotiations; 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 slated to address the gathering.
The conference began Monday and continues through Nov. 20. Türkiye holds the COP31 presidency, while Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is steering the negotiations.
Wednesday’s agenda centers on zero waste. Thursday turns to strengthening cities and buildings against climate impacts, and Friday covers finance and trade. The high-level segment reconvenes Nov. 17–18 for countries whose leaders do not speak during the two-day summit.
Ankara is lobbying for backing of a proposal to lift electricity’s share of worldwide energy consumption to 35% by 2035. Electrification means substituting electricity for fuels burned directly in transport, buildings and industry, for example through electric vehicles or heat pumps. Negotiators are also pressing for headway on moving away from fossil fuels.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are due to deliver remarks at the opening session, held at the Antalya Expo Center. Over the two days, national statements from leaders will be accompanied by roundtable discussions and bilateral meetings.
Among the expected speakers are Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose country hosted last year’s climate negotiations; 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 slated to address the gathering.
The conference began Monday and continues through Nov. 20. Türkiye holds the COP31 presidency, while Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is steering the negotiations.
Wednesday’s agenda centers on zero waste. Thursday turns to strengthening cities and buildings against climate impacts, and Friday covers finance and trade. The high-level segment reconvenes Nov. 17–18 for countries whose leaders do not speak during the two-day summit.
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