Minister Institution: We will make concrete progress in reducing emissions in fossil fuels

COP31 President and Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum spoke at the "Joint Declaration from COP Former Presidents" program held within the scope of COP31 in Antalya. Stating that they prioritize the implementation of climate targets in the second 10-year period of the Paris Agreement, the Authority invited countries to submit their national contribution declarations for 2035.

2035 CALL FROM THE MINISTER INSTITUTION TO THE COUNTRIES

Emphasizing that implementations in the fields of emission reduction, climate change adaptation and financing should be accelerated within the scope of the Paris Agreement, Minister Kurum said that the 2025 National Contribution Declarations Synthesis Report reveals that stronger steps are needed.

The institution said, "We see it as our priority to accelerate implementation in the fields of mitigation, adaptation and financing in the second 10 years of the Paris Agreement. The 2025 National Contribution Declarations Synthesis Report reveals the need for stronger implementation along with the progress achieved. For this reason, we invite all parties that have not submitted their national contribution declarations by 2035 to submit their declarations as soon as possible."

Stating that the financing target adopted in Baku is an important achievement, the Authority stated that capacity development opportunities also play a critical role in the climate fight.

COP31'S 10-ITEM ACTION AGENDA

Stating that they carry out their work as the COP31 Presidency on the basis of dialogue, consensus and action, the Institution said that they are in close cooperation with Australia.

Noting that they aim to ensure that negotiation processes and practices in the field support each other, the Authority stated that the 10-item action agenda of COP31 focuses on the implementation of previously taken decisions.

Stating that the action agenda includes topics such as zero waste, reduction of methane emissions, energy security, green industrialization, expansion of electrification in all sectors including transportation, food safety, protection of oceans and seas, the Authority said that they also aim to strengthen the cooperation between the Rio Conventions.

Minister Kurum also stated that international collaborations for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in climate action will be increased.

REMARKABLE STATEMENT ABOUT FOSSIL FUELS

Minister Kurum also touched upon the reduction of emissions from fossil fuels in his speech and made evaluations about the steps to be taken in this field within the scope of COP31.

Stating that he was asked about COP31's approach towards fossil fuels in a meeting he attended, Kurum said, "I just left a meeting. There was a question about what is being done about fossil fuels at COP31. In fact, we will make concrete progress in emission reductions in fossil fuels with the 2035 global electrification target we have set. I would like to underline this strongly."

The institution emphasized that the electrification target will be an important step towards reducing emissions in the fight against climate change.