Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
Summary
The host of the upcoming UN climate summit, Turkey’s climate minister Murat Kurum, said rich countries should spend much more money on climate action than on defense. The meeting in Fiji prepared for the main summit in Turkey, where countries will discuss how to protect vulnerable nations like Tuvalu from climate risks and reduce global heating.Key Facts
- Wealthy countries currently spend about 5% of their GDP on defense; the climate summit host wants more spending focused on climate action instead.
- Murat Kurum, Turkey’s climate minister, said the world is already moving away from fossil fuels but did not confirm a direct goal to eliminate them.
- The pre-summit in Fiji gathered leaders, ministers, and officials from about 190 countries to prepare for Cop31 in Turkey in November.
- Tuvalu, a small island nation at high risk from rising seas, showed delegates projects and stories about the climate threat.
- A young Tuvaluan, Melelusi Sokotia, spoke about concerns for her generation’s future safety on the island.
- Fiji’s climate minister, Lynda Tabuya, urged delegates to remember the people of Pacific islands and the responsibility to act on climate.
- The UN environment report warns that global temperatures will rise at least 1.8°C, exceeding the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C, unless emissions are cut immediately.
- Australia’s climate minister highlighted the lack of climate finance for small island nations, with only 0.2% of funds going to help them adapt.
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