Greenpeace's banner demonstration in Antalya before COP31

Before COP31, Greenpeace Turkey activists unfurled banners underwater in Antalya saying "End Fossil Fuels" and "COP31: Keep 1.5°C Alive".

The same message was given with a giant banner displayed on Konyaaltı Beach. The banner saying "COP31: Keep 1.5°C Alive" was photographed from satellite.

Greenpeace pointed out the assessment of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) that the global temperature increase will exceed the 1.5 degree limit, and emphasized that governments should turn their climate commitments into concrete steps at COP31.

CALL FROM GREENPEACE TO Türkiye TO STOP COAL

Within the scope of the "Move to the Top" campaign, Greenpeace Turkey demanded that Türkiye commit to quitting fossil fuels, cancel new coal power plant plans, announce a clear timetable for a just transition from coal, and completely ban the import of plastic waste.

Greenpeace Türkiye Director Berkan Özyer stated that Türkiye should evaluate its COP31 hosting to take concrete steps in climate policies and said:

"Turkey should see its COP31 presidency as an opportunity to demonstrate real climate leadership. The electrification target can only be achieved if it is based on the phasing out of fossil fuels and supported by renewable energy."

"COP31 MUST PROVIDE A BREAKTHROUGH THAT WILL BRING CONCRETE RESULTS"

COP31 Greenpeace Delegation Chairman Jasper Inventor stated that decisions should be taken at the summit to implement existing targets rather than new commitments. "COP31 must provide a breakthrough that will bring concrete results. Every degree difference is important, and every year of delay aggravates the consequences," Inventor said.

Greenpeace Australia Pacific Regional Manager Shiva Gounden stated that the 1.5 degree limit is of vital importance, especially for communities in the Pacific, and pointed out the irreversible consequences of the loss of coral reefs and sea level rise. Gounden called for binding, funded decisions to address fossil fuel production and phase out fossil fuels at COP31.