A third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Cop31 host
The host of the upcoming Cop31 climate summit has proposed that 35% of global energy needs should be met by electricity by 2035. The initiative aims to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels in transport and heating sectors.
Why it matters
Setting specific electrification targets is a critical step for international climate policy to meet net-zero goals and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The technology to electrify transport and heating is well established, in the form of electric vehicles and heat pumps, but take-up has been patchy. Photograph: Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The technology to electrify transport and heating is well established, in the form of electric vehicles and heat pumps, but take-up has been patchy. Photograph: Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images Cop31 A third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Cop31 host Turkish minister Murat Kurum says ‘electrifying daily life’ will be priority for this year’s UN climate summit
The article reports on policy goals and expert commentary, maintaining a neutral tone regarding the feasibility of the targets.
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