COP31 climate negotiations continued in Antalya, Türkiye, on Friday, November 13, with calls to accelerate electrification across transport, buildings and industry.

Türkiye and Australia are promoting a global target for electricity to account for 35% of final energy consumption by 2035.

Meanwhile, environmental and human rights organizations warned about the potential consequences of expanding mineral extraction to support renewable energy technologies.

More than 120 civil society organizations urged governments to protect ecosystems and the rights of local communities during the energy transition.