Climate: Germany supports global electricity target for 2035
Before the World Climate Conference in Antalya, the German government is counting on more electricity for end-use energy. At the same time, according to Copernicus, the 1.5-degree mark is likely to be exceeded almost certainly in 2026.
Germany has pledged to support a new international goal to increase the share of electricity in global final energy consumption to 35 percent by 2035. The goal, also backed by Turkey and Australia, aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels such as oil, gas, and coal. Currently, only about one-fifth of global final energy consumption is covered by electricity.
The initiative, presented by Turkey in June, is not legally binding and does not set uniform national targets. The goal will be promoted at the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkey, which begins on Monday and runs until November 20.
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