“Os combustíveis fósseis devem ir pelo mesmo caminho dos dinossauros”, diz Guterres

António Guterres opened COP31 in Turkey, emphasizing the urgent need to combat climate change and phase out fossil fuels. He criticized the fossil fuel industry and called for credible national plans for a just transition. Turkish President Erdogan focused on energy security and development rights, avoiding direct mention of fossil fuels. He highlighted Turkey's renewable energy efforts and condemned the situation in Gaza. Brazilian President Lula expressed concern over climate change being sidelined in global discussions and advocated for the Tropical Forests Fund. The summit has seen low attendance from major leaders, with the U.S. absent for the second year.