COP31: Latin America’s fragmented climate alliances head to Antalya
Its politics has shifted since hosting 2025’s UN climate summit, yet the region must somehow move forward on finance, energy and deforestation The post COP31: Latin America’s fragmented climate alliances head to Antalya appeared first on Dialogue Earth .
Latin American countries heading to the UN climate summit in Antalya have less political support for their previous agenda compared to their unity at COP30 in Brazil. Some leaders who pushed for further ambition in energy transition, deforestation, and climate finance have left office, weakening the regional voice. Colombia's new president plans to boost oil production and explore fracking, while Chile's government has rolled back environmental decrees and cut funding for its environment ministry.
Bolivia's government eliminated its environment ministry in August. Brazil, however, remains a notable exception with President Lula's support for the climate agenda despite criticism for fossil fuel exploration in the Amazon. At COP31, Türkiye, as host, aims to advance the unfinished business from COP30 with roadmaps on transitioning away from fossil fuels and halting deforestation, as well as a call to increase climate finance.
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