Lula da Silva laments that weapons and tariffs are more present in speeches than the climate

During the COP31 in Turkey, Brazilian President Lula da Silva expressed concern that discussions on climate change are overshadowed by topics like arms and tariffs. He noted that climate issues have been largely absent from global leaders' speeches this year. Lula emphasized the social dimensions of the climate crisis, highlighting its links to injustice and inequality. He called for the importance of multilateral organizations and acknowledged the struggles of indigenous peoples. The COP31 conference, which began on Monday, will continue until November 20, gathering representatives from nearly 200 countries.