350.org urges COP31 fossil fuel transition

Climate campaign group 350.org has urged governments gathering for COP31 in Antalya to agree concrete steps toward a just transition away from fossil fuels.

The group called on the Turkish and Australian COP31 presidencies to support a pathway for phasing out fossil fuels, with time-bound milestones, accountability and finance. It also called for faster renewable energy expansion, climate finance for developing countries and measures to make those it describes as responsible for the climate crisis pay more.

Ahead of the UN climate talks, 350 Türkiye raised a “Climate Justice, Now” banner at Antalya’s Kaleiçi Harbor.

Efe Baysal, 350.org’s Türkiye programme manager, said Turkey had a responsibility as host to help move the world beyond fossil fuel dependence. Fenton Lutunatabua, the group’s Pacific and Caribbean programme manager, said COP31 must deliver climate finance and protection for communities most at risk. Rukiya Khamis, its East Africa programme manager, said countries should be negotiating deadlines and binding targets by the time COP32 is held in Ethiopia.