Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open
Summary
COP31 is set to open in Antalya, Turkiye, with the host country making electrification a central theme. Turkiye’s voluntary 35-by-35 pledge seeks to raise electricity’s share of global energy demand to at least 35 percent by 2035, but advocates say it does not ensure that new electricity comes from low-carbon sources.Key Facts
- Electricity accounts for about one-fifth of global final energy consumption, according to the International Energy Agency.
- Turkiye says electrification can improve energy security and reduce emissions.
- COP31 priorities also include cutting methane, zero waste, climate-resilient cities, green industry, education and carrying out national climate plans.
- Climate advocates say the 35-by-35 pledge lacks a requirement for additional electricity to come from low-carbon sources.
- Some countries, including Pacific island nations vulnerable to sea-level rise, are calling for a clearer global plan to move away from fossil fuels.
- Oil and gas producers including Saudi Arabia argue that fossil fuels can remain part of the energy mix if paired with emissions-reducing or carbon-capture technologies.
- The US-Israel war on Iran has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and driven up fuel prices, according to the article.
- Several Asian countries have increased reliance on coal or moved to expand coal-fired power, while renewable energy deployment has also grown.
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