The UN Climate Change Conference COP31 turned its focus to energy security, electrification and sustainable transport on Tuesday, its second day in Türkiye’s Antalya, with around 370 sessions scheduled.
According to the conference programme, 140 sessions are dedicated to energy and transport, covering issues including grid infrastructure, renewable energy investment and the transition to cleaner mobility.
Energy security takes centre stage
In the Blue Zone, which hosts official negotiations and high-level meetings, ministers are due to discuss the Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan green energy partnership.
Other sessions will examine green energy security, Ukraine's energy transition and the challenges of maintaining reliable energy supplies amid geopolitical risks.
Financing the energy transition and expanding renewable energy infrastructure are also among the main topics.
Electric mobility and sustainable aviation on the agenda
The Green Zone, which opened to visitors on Monday, is hosting discussions on sustainable mobility, clean energy investment and industrial decarbonisation.
Turkish electric carmaker Togg is organising a session titled “Redefining Sustainable Mobility”.
Other panels will focus on sustainable aviation fuels, energy storage and the role of artificial intelligence in developing cleaner transport systems.
The conference opened on Monday with discussions centred on food, agriculture and health, bringing together policymakers, international organisations, businesses and civil society representatives.
Running from November 9 to 20 in Antalya, COP31 aims to advance international negotiations on emissions reductions, climate adaptation and financing.
