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Brazil Hands COP Presidency to Türkiye
Brazil transfers UN climate leadership to Türkiye for COP31.
In brief
Brazil transfers UN climate leadership to Türkiye for COP31. Brazil handed COP31 presidency to Türkiye's Environment Minister Murat Kurum after COP30 focused on climate strategy and implementation. Originally reported by Agência Brasil.
Presidency Transfer
Brazilian Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago handed over COP31 presidency to Türkiye’s Environment Minister Murat Kurum on Monday, November 9.
COP31 Start Date
COP31 began Monday, November 9 in Antalya, Türkiye, and runs through November 20.
COP30 Closing Remarks
Corrêa do Lago called for moving climate agenda from negotiation to implementation of existing commitments.
Energy Transition Roadmap
Brazil presented two roadmaps: one for fair fossil fuel transition to net-zero by 2050, another to halt deforestation by 2030.
Roadmap Purpose
The roadmaps provide non-binding guidance for nations to assess current climate efforts and accelerate progress on Paris Agreement targets.
COP30 Objectives
Corrêa do Lago stated COP30 fulfilled Brazil’s goals: strengthening multilateralism, engaging society, and accelerating Paris Agreement implementation.
Climate Strategy Focus
The COP30 process highlighted the need to deepen debate on fossil fuels, deforestation, and climate financing.
The headline
Brazil handed COP31 presidency to Türkiye's Environment Minister Murat Kurum after COP30 focused on climate strategy and implementation.
