Antalya:The COP31 climate summit is ongoing in Antalya, Türkiye, with world leaders convening for the final day of discussions on enhancing city resilience to climate change and promoting electricity use in buildings and transport.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the summit includes discussions among governments, local authorities, businesses, and investors on financing energy-efficient buildings, upgrading power grids, and implementing measures to help cities withstand extreme weather. New finance and investment announcements are anticipated during the day.

Electrification is a key priority in Türkiye's COP31 action agenda. The transition in urban areas may involve replacing fossil fuel heating systems with electric heat pumps and switching to electric buses, which can contribute to emission reductions as cleaner electricity sources are utilized and grid upgrades accommodate growing demand.

On the agenda for Thursday morning is a meeting of leaders to discuss reducing methane and other greenhouse gases to curb near-term warming. They are expected to review previous commitments, announce new ones, and explore financing options.

The COP31 Business Forum is also set to begin, gathering business leaders to deliberate the private sector's role in financing and executing projects related to clean energy, urban infrastructure, and climate adaptation.

The UN conference, which started on November 9 and will continue until November 20, is presided over by Türkiye, with Australia leading the formal negotiations. These negotiations focus on emissions cuts, adaptation, and climate finance, including assistance for developing countries to fund and implement their climate strategies. The presidency's broader action agenda also addresses zero waste, food security, ocean protection, and climate-resilient health systems.