Turkey Leads Climate Push as UN Conference Starts in Antalya
As the UN climate summit opens, Ankara vows a massive shift to electricity, while other nations complain about the focus away from fossil fuels.
The UN climate conference has kicked off in Antalya, Turkey, and the host nation is pushing electrification to the top of the climate agenda.
Ankara says it aims to have electricity account for 35 % of global energy demand by 2035, a target it presents as a showcase of national ambition.
Many countries are expressing frustration, saying the summit lacks focus on fossil fuels, which they view as the main driver of climate change.
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Al Jazeera
Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open
Ankara aims to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035.
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U.N. climate talks begin today. Here are 3 things to know
Countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual U.N. climate conference. Many are frustrated with the lack of focus on fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change.
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- Turkey is pushing electrification to the top of the climate agenda ahead of COP31.
- Ankara aims to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035.
- The annual U.N. climate conference is beginning.
- The U.N. climate conference is being held in Antalya, Turkey.
- Many countries are frustrated with the lack of focus on fossil fuels, which they describe as the main driver of climate change.
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