COP31 opens amid energy crisis as activists demand climate action

The conference comes at a critical time when global energy systems face significant challenges due to ongoing conflicts. Despite these obstacles, international delegates are focusing on strategies for electrification and comprehensive climate action during the summit.

Activist demands

Outside the summit venue, climate activists have gathered to voice their concerns, calling for an immediate end to greenwashing practices and a fundamental shift away from industrial agricultural methods that contribute to environmental degradation.