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COP31 in Turkey convenes countries to translate fossil fuel transition commitments into national strategies
Brazil presented a roadmap on November 11 examining demand, production and economic consequences of moving away from coal, oil and gas.
The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference in Turkey convened countries on November 11, 2026 to examine how the global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels, agreed at COP28 in Dubai, can be translated into national strategies. Brazil presented a roadmap first released on November 3 and formally launched at COP31, examining three interconnected challenges: fossil fuel demand, production and supply, and the economic consequences of moving away from them.
Brazil roadmap offers indicators and cooperation proposals#
The roadmap offers countries indicators to assess their readiness, identify obstacles and plan next steps, alongside proposals for greater international cooperation. Ana Toni, CEO of Brazil's COP30 Presidency, presented the roadmap at the conference. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated in remarks at the launch that countries should produce national plans with clear timelines and financing needs, with measurable progress demonstrated by 2028, according to Economy Middle East. The roadmap examines how producers of oil and gas face preparation requirements for revenue decline and employment shifts, while nations importing fuels require alternative development to lower exposure to energy market volatility.
Netherlands minister cites energy security alongside climate goals#
Stientje van Veldhoven, Minister of Climate and Green Growth for the Netherlands, wrote that when the Netherlands co-hosted the first conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia in April 2026, the world was reeling from volatility in oil and gas prices due to the Hormuz blockade. Nearly 60 nations came together with 2,600-plus participants from civil society, businesses and scientists to discuss concrete solutions on how governments can shift away from fossil fuels. The Santa Marta process will see expert groups and committed countries develop national roadmaps, chart pathways to overcome financial constraints, and drive economic transformation. Tuvalu and Ireland are taking over as co-chairs for 2027.
Three roadmaps submitted, Pacific Islands announce regional plan#
Since the Santa Marta conference, three roadmaps have been submitted by France, Germany and the Netherlands. Pacific Island ministers announced their intention to develop a regional roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. Workstreams were launched in early August, followed by sign-ups from countries willing to take a larger role and lead on organising different activities. Guterres noted that the European Union faced more than €100 billion in added costs for fossil fuel imports following the Middle East escalation, with petrol and diesel prices rising across 130 countries, according to Economy Middle East.
Global Carbon Market Network to launch November 12#
An international initiative for strengthening carbon markets and mobilizing climate investment in developing countries will launch at COP31 on November 12 in Antalya, according to Economy Middle East. UN Trade and Development is convening the Global Carbon Market Network, which will address fragmentation across carbon markets by strengthening connections between carbon pricing systems.
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- climatechangenews.comClimate Change NewsNetherlands co-hosted first conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia in April 2026 with nearly 60 nations and 2,600-plus participants; three roadmaps submitted by France, Germany and Netherlands; Pacific Island ministers announced intention to develop regional road
- economymiddleeast.comEconomy Middle EastCOP31 held in Turkey on November 11, 2026; Brazil presented roadmap first released November 3 examining fossil fuel demand, production and economic consequences; Ana Toni is CEO of Brazil's COP30 Presidency; Guterres stated countries should produce national plans with timelines by 2028; EU faced mor
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