Guterres demands an end to fossil fuels at COP31

The UN climate conference in Turkey highlighted calls for phasing out fossil fuels, with notable absences of major leaders. Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, while Turkish President Erdogan announced new oil discoveries. Many leaders expressed concerns about fossil fuel reliance, advocating for a just transition to renewable energy. Brazil's President Lula criticized the lack of climate focus in global discussions, urging wealthy nations to fulfill financial commitments to vulnerable countries. The conference saw limited participation from global leaders, with significant absences from the US and China, raising questions about commitment to climate action.