COP31 host Turkey to push global electrification goal
COP31 host Turkey will urge countries to place a goal to expand the share of electricity in global energy use at the centre of the conference's final agreement, despite criticism that the plan could do little to cut emissions.
COP31 host Turkey plans to push for a global goal of increasing electricity use to 35% of the global economy by 2035, in an effort to reduce emissions, according to a person familiar with the matter. However, climate advocates and Turkish villagers near coal mines have criticized the pledge, as it does not specify the source of the additional electricity.
The plan has also drawn criticism for not providing a clear roadmap away from fossil fuels. Portugal has called for the goal to be linked to low-carbon energy sources, stating that "clean electrification" means electricity from renewable sources rather than fossil fuels.
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