Önder Algedik argues that COP31 is no longer a climate summit, but a climate-changing summit and increasingly, a climate fair. Its Action Agenda lists 10 themes, from zero waste to electrification, but there is no mention of coal, oil or gas.
Önder Algedik argues that COP31 is no longer a climate summit, but a climate-changing summit and increasingly, a climate fair. Its Action Agenda lists 10 themes, from zero waste to electrification, but there is no mention of coal, oil or gas.
Australia digs fossil fuels; Türkiye burns them. One exports coal, the other imports it. They are co-hosts of the COP31 in November. Önder Algedik reports.
Australia and Türkiye will, unconventionally, share the “presidency” of the world’s biggest climate summit, COP31. While they present themselves as climate leaders, both are seeking to expand dangerous fossil fuel production. Önder Algedik reports.