IEA Backs Electrification Efforts at COP31 Climate Summit

The International Energy Agency IEA will be pushing for faster and wider electrification at COP31 starting on Monday in Antalya, Turkey, as leaders and policymakers gather for the climate summit during an unprecedented global energy crisis. Analysis by the IEA is informing the COP 31 Presidency’s goals on electrification; zero waste and methane; energy efficiency and resilient cities; and energy access and clean cooking, the agency said on the eve of the start of the summit.

“Türkiye's COP31 Presidency is placing a strong emphasis on accelerating action across several energy priorities, including the 35-by-35 electrification ambition, zero waste and methane, efficient buildings and resilient cities, and clean cooking and energy access,” the IEA said.