At COP31, PM Shehbaz calls for grant-based finance, resilience funding for climate-vulnerable countries

Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, addressed world leaders at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, urging immediate action against climate change and criticising the fossil fuel industry for impeding progress. Guterres emphasized the urgency by stating that emissions reached all-time highs in 2025 and called for an end to coal, gas, and oil as energy sources to prevent global disaster. The summit saw attendance from…

At the COP31 climate talks in Antalya, Türkiye, African countries are pushing for a plan to triple adaptation finance to help them cope with extreme weather events. Currently, developing economies receive around $30 billion annually, which falls far short of the estimated $305 billion needed by 2035. While wealthier nations have pledged little new climate finance, African negotiators emphasize the need for mandatory…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the COP31 Leaders Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, emphasizing Australia's commitment to helping Pacific nations affected by climate change. However, critics argue that Australia’s support for new coal and gas projects contradicts its stated goals. The summit focuses on practical agreements regarding electrification, climate finance, and adaptation, with a push from the UN to…

Climate activist Greta Thunberg criticized the UN climate summit (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, for being hypocritical and failing to address the urgent need to combat climate change. She emphasized that continued reliance on fossil fuels by host countries undermines genuine progress toward renewable energy goals. Thunberg's appearance marks her return to a major climate conference since Glasgow in 2021, where she…

Brazil will present a plan at the U.N. climate talks in Turkey to help countries transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. The document includes various strategies tailored to different nations' needs, aiming to provide practical solutions for reducing reliance on coal, oil, and gas. Ana Toni, CEO of last year’s talks, emphasized that the road map will show how transitioning…

Canada is attending the UN's annual climate summit, COP31, in Antalya, Turkey from November 9-20. The country aims to influence discussions on clean energy and climate finance while also addressing its domestic fossil fuel expansion. Experts suggest that Canada has a chance to become more influential internationally due to the U.S.'s reduced engagement with international climate diplomacy under President Trump…

The annual United Nations climate conference, COP31, begins today in Antalya, Turkey, lasting for two weeks. This year's talks are overshadowed by an ongoing nine-month war between the U.S.-Israeli alliance and Iran, causing a global energy crisis due to high oil and gas prices from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Analyst Kingsmill Bond notes that unlike previous crises, this one presents affordable renewable…

Australia and Turkey are co-hosting the upcoming U.N. climate conference, COP31, scheduled for November. Murat Kurum of Turkey and Chris Bowen from Australia will lead the event, focusing on increasing global electricity usage to 35% by 2035 to address energy security and reduce emissions. Kurum emphasizes the importance of electrification in reducing dependency on imported fuels following recent disruptions like…

Delegates from around the world have begun arriving in Antalya, Turkey, for COP31 climate talks, which started this week and run until November 20. The summit focuses on reducing emissions, expanding electrification, and enhancing city resilience amid global energy market instability caused by conflicts like the one in Iran. With over 90,000 participants expected, including world leaders scheduled to meet on…

The world's largest climate conference, COP31, began today in Antalya, Turkey, with delegates from over 190 countries discussing their progress under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. The event is marked by ongoing frustration over the avoidance of direct discussions about fossil fuels despite growing evidence of their impact on rising temperatures and extreme weather events. Notably absent is the United…

Joseph Dinnage criticizes the UK Labour Party's shift on climate policies, particularly regarding gas boilers and electric vehicles (EVs), arguing that such changes reflect a broader ideological shift against state mandates. The article points out that these policies often harm business growth and innovation by forcing companies to adapt to unrealistic targets set without practical industry knowledge. Dinnage…

The monarch issued a written statement on Wednesday to delegates attending Cop31 in Antalya, urging them to transform their ambitions into concrete actions for the environment. The message emphasized that future generations will judge not by promises made but by actions taken, highlighting the urgent need for collective action amid severe climate impacts worldwide. The monarch also referenced his long-standing…

Gavin Newsom, the outgoing governor of California, criticized President Donald Trump for not sending a delegation to the COP31 global climate summit in Antalya, Turkey. This marks the second consecutive year that Newsom has attended without representation from the federal government. Newsom sees his participation as an opportunity to strengthen California’s international climate partnerships and to highlight the…