# COP31 talks face early friction over future of fossil fuels

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/cop31-talks-face-early-friction-over-future-of-fossil-fuels/
- Published: 2026-11-13T16:52:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T22:40:20+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/cop31-fossil-fuels-turkiye-climate-talks-6550236
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Major producers and consumers oppose firm fossil fuel targets at COP31.
- Türkiye is backing a global electrification proposal.
- Australia aims to draft a political agreement early next week.

## Summary

Major fossil fuel producers and consumers are resisting a COP31 agreement with firm new targets or explicit language on moving away from oil, gas and coal. The divisions challenge Türkiye and Australia, which are seeking an ambitious deal as climate impacts intensify and the world approaches a breach of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit.

Türkiye is promoting wider electrification to cut emissions, but its proposal does not require electricity to come from renewable sources. Some countries, including Brazil, want clearer plans for transitioning away from fossil fuels, while India and other developing economies oppose firm targets or fuel-specific commitments. Australia is gathering submissions until Saturday and aims to produce a draft political text early next week; the United States is absent for the second consecutive year.

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