Andy Burnham's Cop31 pledges

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1. 11 Nov

   The consensus we once enjoyed on science and climate action has broken down.

   2 outlets · The Guardian
2. 12 Nov

   During his speech to the United Nations Cop31 summit in Turkey, he warned that the “climate crisis is upon all of us now” after a “not normal” summer of extreme heat, wildfires and drought.

   2 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 11 articles

• 13 Nov MATT RIDLEY: If Britain reaches its Net Zero target, the world will be 0.00376C less warm by 2100. Is that REALLY worth £695bn?This opinion piece argues that COP meetings are a self-sufficient bureaucratic enterprise that fails to produce diplomatically significant results or measurable environmental change. The author highlights that the 31st Conference of the Parties in Turkey hosted a record 93,000 people and 93 private jets while carbon dioxide levels rose from 0.032% to 0.042% over 60 years. The piece asserts that both climate…Daily Mail
• 12 Nov Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership' in COP31 speechPrime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech at the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, asserting that the consensus on climate science has vanished while pledging a "new era of British leadership." To address the security threats posed by climate change, Burnham announced the creation of the world's first climate security envoy, Dame Madeleine Alessandri, as the UK prepares to take the G20 presidency next year. The…BBC
• 12 Nov Britain appoints ‘climate security’ envoy, a world firstBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced on November 12 in Antalya, Turkey, the appointment of Dame Madeleine Alessandri as the world’s first special envoy for climate security. This move aims to address the growing impacts of global warming by enhancing understanding and resilience against climate threats. The announcement came during COP31, a UN climate summit where Burnham emphasized that climate change is…The Straits Times
• 12 Nov Burnham commits to 2050 net zero target and working with others to reach theirsPrime Minister Burnham addressed the climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, emphasizing Britain’s commitment to its 2050 net zero target and urging global cooperation. He highlighted the current impacts of the climate crisis and called for urgent action amid the expectation that global temperatures will exceed the Paris Agreement's 1.5C limit this century. Burnham appointed Dame Madeleine Alessandri as special…Evening Standard
• 12 Nov Burnham commits to 2050 net zero target and working with others to reach theirsAt the climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, UK Prime Minister Burnham committed to Britain’s net zero target by 2050 and pledged cooperation with other nations to achieve their goals as well. Addressing the urgency due to recent extreme weather events, he emphasized the need for global action on fossil fuel dependency. He also announced Dame Madeleine Alessandri's appointment as special representative for climate…Evening Standard
• 12 Nov Burnham tells half-empty UN climate summit hall he IS still committed to Net Zero by 2050… despite ministers preparing to water down EV targetsAndy Burnham addressed a sparsely attended UN climate summit in Turkey, emphasizing the UK's commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050. Despite this pledge, there are indications of domestic policy shifts, such as ministers preparing to ease electric vehicle targets and approving new gas drilling projects. The article highlights the contrast between Burnham’s international rhetoric and actions taken at home that…Daily Mail
• 12 Nov Burnham commits to 2050 net zero target and working with others to reach theirsPrime Minister Burnham addressed the annual climate conference in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday, emphasizing Britain’s commitment to its 2050 net zero target and working with partners to achieve their goals as well. He highlighted the current climate crisis, noting extreme weather events and rising fuel prices due to fossil fuel dependence. Burnham announced the appointment of Dame Madeleine Alessandri as special…Evening Standard
• 12 Nov Burnham commits to 2050 net zero target and working with others to reach theirsUK Prime Minister Mr Burnham spoke at the United Nations Cop31 summit in Antalya, Turkey, emphasizing the urgent need to address climate change due to recent extreme weather events worldwide. He committed to meeting the UK's 2050 net zero target and pledged cooperation with other countries to achieve similar goals. Despite high-level absences from other G7 nations, Burnham was notably present, addressing a…Evening Standard
• 11 Nov UK appoints world’s first special representative for climate securityPrime Minister Andy Burnham of the UK announced at COP31 the appointment of Madeleine Alessandri as the world’s first special representative for climate security. This new role aims to advise on national security risks related to the climate crisis. However, critics point out inconsistencies in the government’s actions regarding emissions reduction and fossil fuel expansion, questioning Burnham's commitment to…The Guardian
• 11 Nov Andy Burnham pledges ‘new era of British climate leadership’ at Cop31 summitAndy Burnham, attending his first Cop31 summit as Prime Minister in Antalya, Turkey, pledged a new era of British climate leadership and announced the appointment of Dame Madeleine Alessandri as special representative for climate security. Burnham warned that global consensus on tackling the climate crisis has broken down, citing extreme weather events this summer. He reiterated the UK’s commitment to achieving net…Evening Standard

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