Andy Burnham will attend COP31
In his first House of Commons address Britain's new prime minister told MPs he will “meet the climate challenge.”
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will attend the United Nations Climate Conference, COP31, in Turkey next November. During his first speech to the House of Commons as prime minister, Burnham drew a direct connection between the catastrophic floods in Nepal and China and the "climate crisis." He confirmed his attendance at the summit, stating that it serves as a strong indicator of his commitment to climate action.
Burnham expressed his "profound shock and horror" at the devastating Himalayan flash floods that claimed over 1,000 lives. He highlighted the fact that this summer was likely the hottest ever recorded, with the U.K. experiencing an average temperature of 16.5C from June to August, surpassing the previous record of 16.1C. The government has pledged to tackle the climate challenge, and Burnham affirmed his attendance at COP31 in Turkey.
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