Negotiators at the UN climate conference COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, are facing disagreements over climate finance, the use of fossil fuels and plans to increase electrification.
According to Reuters, European countries are backing greater electrification, while developing nations are calling for more financial support to deal with climate change. Fossil-fuel-producing countries continue to defend the use of oil, gas and coal.
Turkey is pushing for a greater share of electricity in global energy use to become part of the final agreement. Its proposal calls for electricity to account for 35% of total global energy consumption by 2035, although countries have yet to agree on how much of that electricity should come from clean sources.
Climate-vulnerable island states are demanding faster emissions cuts and increased financial assistance. Britain, Norway and Canada have also launched a $10 billion climate-finance initiative during the conference.
