Antonio Guterres calls for fossil fuel phase-out at COP31 in Turkey

Antonio Guterres calls for fossil fuel phase-out at COP31 in Turkey4 publishers · first seen Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:37 UTC · updated Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:19 UTCUN chief Antonio Guterres urged world leaders at COP31 in Turkey to phase out fossil fuels, comparing their phase-out to that of dinosaurs. He emphasized that this transition will not happen on its own, especially due to pro-fossil lobbies. World leaders gathered for the annual United Nations climate conference, as climate change has severely impacted the planet this year. Brazilian President Lula criticized the absence of climate change in the speeches of world leaders, in favor of weapons and customs duties. Notable absentees include French and American leaders, Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump, respectively.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

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