Antalya:The UN Climate Conference (COP31), hosted by Turkey, must deliver "practical results," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated during a summit in Antalya on Wednesday. Albanese emphasized the importance of global cooperation in making a tangible difference in combating climate change.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Albanese addressed the COP31 Leaders' Summit, highlighting the progress made under the Paris Agreement. He noted that while the world had been on a trajectory towards approximately four degrees of warming, current estimates have reduced this to around 2.6 degrees. Although the goal remains to limit warming to 1.5 degrees, he acknowledged the likelihood of overshooting this target and stressed the importance of preventing further warming.

Albanese declared the ongoing decade as critical, urging immediate action and emphasizing the responsibility to future generations. He outlined the need for COP31 to deliver practical outcomes, such as unlocking investment in clean energy technologies and accelerating electrification. He also highlighted the necessity of climate finance for the most vulnerable.

Albanese acknowledged the pressure on the Paris Agreement's targets but recognized the agreement's role in promoting sustainable environments and economies. He praised the agreement for bending the emissions curve and driving the expansion of renewable energy, noting Australia's contributions and significant progress.

Attention was also drawn to the climate challenges faced by Pacific nations. Albanese emphasized the need for capital to support these vulnerable countries and mentioned the establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility, a regional climate financing mechanism. He called for no nation to be left behind in addressing climate challenges and stressed the importance of turning ambition into implementation.