Climate activists and representatives from Pacific and African regions call for stronger climate finance commitments ahead of COP31
Pacific island nations pushed for inclusion in the COP31 agenda, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The UN Environment Programme said that goal is unattainable in the short term. The EU's environment ministers will meet in Luxembourg to set the bloc's official stance. The Irish presidency shows little interest in new climate financing.
- Pacific island nations urged inclusion of their priorities in the COP31 agenda.
- The goal is to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but the UN Environment Programme said this is impossible in the short term.
- A European Commission official warned that high expectations could lead to disappointment.
- Environment ministers from the EU's 27 nations will set the bloc's common position in Luxembourg.
- The Irish presidency's strategy document shows little willingness to offer new financing.
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