COP31

COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum announced a target for 35% of global final energy to be electricity by 2035, citing IEA and IRENA analyses to align with the 1.5C climate goal. He emphasized the urgency of electrification due to the Hormuz crisis and highlighted support from the EU, UK, Canada, and the presidencies of COP30 and COP32.

Colombia, under Gustavo Petro, became a leader in advocating for a fossil-fuel transition, halting new expansion and hosting the Santa Marta process. A recent election defeat for Petro's ally shifted power to Abelardo de la Espriella, who supports increasing oil production and fracking. This outcome raises questions about Colombia's future fossil-fuel policies and international climate efforts, including COP31.

Electrification of transportation, heating, cooling, and heavy industry is highlighted as a key strategy to phase out fossil fuels, which currently supply 80% of global energy. The topic gained prominence at pre-Cop31 climate talks in Bonn, marking a shift from its previous status as a niche focus in climate action.

Electrifying the world with electric vehicles, heating, cooling, and modernized industry could phase out fossil fuels, replacing 80% of global energy from hydrocarbons. Electrification, once a niche climate action topic, is now central at pre-COP31 talks in Bonn, with potential to halve global energy demand and save billions through efficiency gains.

The article discusses backlash against the COP31 climate conference, highlighting topics such as state aid, methane emissions, and the rise of ultra-fast fashion.

The UN climate chief warns that geopolitical tensions are undermining global climate action. Disputes over climate finance and resistance from petro-states have complicated pre-COP31 negotiations.

The article discusses the future of European solar energy, highlighting competition with China and the significance of pre-COP31 talks. It raises questions about the viability of 'made-in-Europe' solar initiatives.

Turkey and Australia will prioritize a global electrification target of 35% by 2035 at COP31, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid rising energy costs linked to the Hormuz Strait blockage. The goal, supported by IRENA's research, complements COP28's renewable energy tripling objective and focuses on electrifying sectors like transport, buildings, and industry.

Turkey and Australia, co-hosts of COP31, are advocating for a global target to electrify 35% of energy use by 2035 to reduce fossil fuel dependence and stabilize energy costs. The initiative, supported by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), aims to complement existing climate goals like tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. Additional targets include halving global waste and improving building energy efficiency by 25% by 2035.