World leaders speak at COP31 climate conference

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ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 (Reuters) - World leaders including Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan set out their climate priorities in speeches at COP31 in Turkey on Wednesday.Below are…

ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 (Reuters) - World leaders including Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan set out their climate priorities in speeches at COP31 in Turkey on Wednesday.

"The brutal truth is that the climate crisis is outrunning us. Emissions in 2025 reached all-time highs. Heat records keep shattering. The last four years were the hottest ever and fossil fuel interests keep making a killing, while killing our planet. Climate disasters are pounding lives, livelihoods and economies across the globe. This is the path to mutually assured destruction"

"Our battle with climate change unfortunately comes at a time when the international system is grappling with tougher issues. Wars, crises, migration, famine and poverty increase the need for international solidarity each day. Besides humans, nature is also paying for the heavy price that armed conflicts are causing."

"A year ago, the planet left COP30 invigorated... (but) this momentum has dropped off at the start of this year. Climate change disappeared from the speeches and documents from global leadership.

"In the G7 and G20 meetings fora that bring together the biggest greenhouse effect gas emitters in the world, this concern turned into silence.

"We started talking more about weapons and tariffs than the survival of future generations. Energy transition started to be seen by some as a hurdle to security and the prosperity of nations. With the wars and inflation knocing on our doors today, it is more difficult for us to have this climate catastrophe of tomorrow.

"Climate agreements are the favorite targets of reactionary forces at COPs ... The privilege of veto and the power of money tip the scale. Sabotaging a climate regime is to destroy what the multilateral system has as its best.

"The lack of consensus cannot become a hurdle for advancement. In times of polarization diplomacy needs to open windows where doors have been closed."

"It is important to follow the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities

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