Antalya:Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced the creation of 'Plan Venezuela Vive' at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya. This initiative establishes a national framework to coordinate conservation efforts for forests, water, and oceans.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Rodriguez emphasized the importance of uniting national environmental programs, stating, "One country, one nature, one future," and highlighted the urgency of collective action to prevent environmental degradation.

Rodriguez warned of a "decisive civilizational juncture" as Venezuela faces the loss of glaciers and recent severe weather events. She pointed out the paradox of Venezuela's minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, while the country acts as a significant carbon sink.

Addressing ocean degradation, Rodriguez noted the critical issue of oceans absorbing 90% of excess planetary heat and the impact of plastic pollution. She also highlighted Venezuela's efforts in legal protection of over 64% of its territory and reforestation of nearly 70,000 hectares since 2008.

Rodriguez stated that Venezuela relies on hydropower for 80% of its electricity and has reduced gas flaring intensity per barrel over the past four years. She defended the right to "responsibly strengthen" Venezuela's oil and energy industry for national development.

Concluding her address, Rodriguez invoked Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet, urging delegates to preserve humanity's connection to nature, emphasizing the need for sustainable development.