COP31 in Antalya opened against an international backdrop marked by geopolitical rivalries and economic tensions, set against a context of security, sovereignty and competitiveness concerns. The joint Turkish-Australian presidency has set itself the primary objective of making electrification a key driver in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Also on the agenda are zero waste, methane reduction, resilient cities and buildings, green industrialisation and raising awareness of climate issues.
But climate COPs are also opportunities to reaffirm political direction, maintain confidence in the architecture of the Paris Agreement and send signals that governments, investors and businesses can use to guide their decisions.
What conclusions can be drawn from COP 31 in Antalya?
