COP31 in Türkiye: “We need progress on all fronts” – VP Jagdeo on achieving climate targets

Vice President (VP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday told world leaders that meeting climate goals requires progress on all fronts, emphasising that the discussion on fossil fuels should not be reduced to a simple choice between using them or not.

He was at the time addressing the Antalya Leaders’ Summit at COP31 in Türkiye. The two-day event was held under the theme “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future” and coincides with the broader United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).

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According to the Guyanese VP, it was already agreed at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels, but the question now is putting this into practice. He made it clear that fossil fuel demand will not disappear overnight, especially with the growing demand for electricity and the advancement of AI and other technologies.