Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence ‘The climate issue is the security issue,’ says Turkish minister at Pacific pre-Cop summit in Fiji The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Climate needs same urgency as defense spending, COP31 Chief says Spending on the issue by Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, fell last year and the nation missed a pledge on climate financing. The Economic Times · Oct 9
Inside Türkiye’s masterplan to electrify the world at COP31 – and why experts aren’t convinced Türkiye says electrifying daily life can protect families and businesses from “volatile energy markets”. But could their plan keep us stuck in the fossil fuel era? Euronews · Sep 23
Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions The Guardian - UK · Jun 13
‘Electrify daily life’, urges Cop31 host A third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Turkish minister Murat Kurum, as he sets out priorities priority for this year’s UN climate summit The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Australia urged to step up climate leadership on oceans Australia is facing calls to elevate the ocean degradation agenda at upcoming climate talks to prevent ongoing harm to reefs, coastlines and fisheries. AAP · Jun 5