Murat Kurum
Turkish politician
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Through our action agenda, we want to turn climate goals into measurable, practical action,
We are here today not only to introduce the COP31 Action Agenda, but also to discuss together how we can accelerate the transition from targets to implementation in climate action.”
- Speaking at the “Launch of the COP31 Action Agenda, High-Level Event” held at the U.N. Economic and Social Council Chamber, Kurum, in his capacity as COP31 president, saidHürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye/…
I describe this difference as a chasm. We have to close it,
- Kurum said at the Istanbul Climate Finance Summit held at the Istanbul Financial CenterHürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/kurum/ur…
Without electrification, we won’t be able to reach any of the targets [of the Paris agreement], so we must go through this transformation. Whether you call it the missing piece of the puzzle or the most important tool that we have in our toolkit, this is the case.”
- Murat Kurum, Turkey’s environment minister, who will co-host the Cop31 summit this November, told the Guardian last weekGuardiantheguardian.com/environment/20…
By electrifying daily life, from transport to buildings and industry, we can protect families and businesses from volatile energy markets,
- Murat Kurum, Turkey’s environment minister and COP31 president, said in a statementPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/turkey…
- Kurum saidGuardiantheguardian.com/environment/20…
We discussed our work in urbanization, housing policies, urban transformation and smart cities, especially COP31, which Türkiye will host,
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