'Critically insufficient': Can COP31 help host Türkiye accelerate its decarbonisation efforts?

Stuart Stone
clock • 8 min read
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New analysis argues COP31 host has made 'good strides' with its renewables policy framework, but warns its power system remains hugely reliant on fossil fuels

Climate action from COP31 host Türkiye remains "critically insufficient" when set against international climate goals, with the country remaining reliant on fossil fuels across its power sector, despite...

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