Global leaders and activists clash over climate ambitions at COP31 in Turkey
Nearly 200 nations are meeting at COP31 in Antalya to discuss global climate goals, facing sharp criticism from activist Greta Thunberg amid key leadership absences.
Nearly 200 nations have gathered in Antalya, Turkey, for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), held from 9 to 20 November. Discussions are heavily focused on reducing global reliance on fossil fuels amid energy disruptions caused by ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Host nations Australia and Turkey have proposed a global target to increase electricity's share of final energy consumption to 35% by 2035, a measure supported by Germany.
However, high-level political attendance remains limited. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz skipped the event due to pressing domestic issues, including securing parliamentary support for a massive €210 billion borrowing plan.
Meanwhile, climate activist Greta Thunberg sharply criticized the conference participants on Thursday, accusing world leaders of neglecting those impacted by the climate crisis and stating that "nobody is coming to save us."
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Ziarul de Gardă
Sources
- Ziarul de Gardă — DW/ Summit climatic în Turcia cu participarea a aproape 200 de țări
- Digi24 — Energia electrică, noua miză a COP31. Cum încearcă statele să reducă dependența de combustibilii fosili
- Economedia — România se pregătește pentru o iarnă complicată. Ministrul Energiei anunță noi scheme de sprijin: ajutoare pentru populație și firme
- Adevărul — Greta Thunberg, atac la adresa liderilor reuniți la COP31: „Nimeni nu vine să ne salveze”
- HotNews — Germania se pregătește să împrumute o sumă aproape record după al Doilea Război Mondial
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