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Macron's Climate Calendar Confusion
Macron's climate summit schedule creates uncertainty over his COP31 attendance.
In brief
Macron's climate summit schedule creates uncertainty over his COP31 attendance. Emmanuel Macron's schedule conflicts with WWF's climate events, delaying his COP31 participation. Originally reported by POLITICO.
Macron's COP31 attendance uncertain
Emmanuel Macron leaves the question of his participation in COP31, the last summit of his dual term, open as it occurs in Antalya, Turkey.
Schedule conflict with WWF events
The COP31 summit, scheduled for November 11-12, overlaps with First World War commemorations and the Paris Peace Forum, complicating Macron's travel plans.
Macron prioritizes environmental minister
Macron has delegated climate priorities to his environmental minister, Monique Barbut, for the upcoming Fiji pre-COP events from October 3-8.
Climate policy shift over time
Macron's early climate rhetoric, including the 'Make our planet great again' speech in 2017, contrasts with recent environmental progress declines in his second term.
“Make our planet great again”
Previous climate summit delays
Macron previously stayed only hours at Belém during a 2024 climate summit, after initially planning to attend the event.
International climate image risk
Macron's delayed COP31 participation risks tarnishing his international climate leadership image, especially as other leaders like Andy Burnham have confirmed attendance.
The big picture
Emmanuel Macron's schedule conflicts with WWF's climate events, delaying his COP31 participation.
