COP31: Guterres quer prazos para deixar combustíveis fósseis e pede o fim do “tabu”

At COP31 in Antalya, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged countries to prepare for the 2028 Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement by demonstrating their efforts to reduce fossil fuel use. He emphasized the need for clear national roadmaps with timelines, responsibilities, and financing needs. Guterres highlighted the economic impact of fossil fuel dependency, citing significant costs incurred by the EU due to the Middle East conflict. He suggested taxing oil companies' extraordinary profits to fund the transition to clean energy. Former US climate envoy John Kerry criticized the lack of action despite previous commitments, calling for concrete plans instead of promises. The COP30 roadmap encourages immediate action and collective assessment of fossil fuel exposure, while emphasizing the urgency of progress towards climate goals.