Coal will be a central pillar of COP31, wherever it’s held

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In the shadows of COP29, two of the world’s most coal-dependent countries are still bidding to host the UN climate summit in 2026, offering what could be a unique moment to renew focus on coal.

Chris: We haven’t had a UN climate summit in the southern hemisphere for a decade, and as a co-host with the Pacific, COP31 could be a critical moment to focus on the region.

Chris: Australia is currently undergoing one of the fastest coal power transitions in the world and expects to decommission 90 per cent of its coal power plants by 2034.

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Author / Journalist: Christopher Wright, Ufuk Alparslan

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeAustraliaAzerbaijanChinaFranceIndiaItaly

Topics: Power plants Energy Oil Infrastructure Global warming Coal Financing UNFCCC Investment Renewable energy Fossil fuels Decarbonisation Paris Agreement International cooperation Emissions Methane Climate Trade Climate risk Gas COP UN COP29 Energy transition

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Published On: 2024-12-12 @ 11:51:00 (12 hours ago)

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