India, Nov. 13 -- COP31 consultations highlight critical climate issues, including the potential 1.5degC overshoot, a 35% electrification target by 2035, fossil fuel transition, and trade measures.

Parties emphasise the urgency of reducing emissions, enhancing resilience and addressing unilateral climate policies, while acknowledging differing national circumstances and development needs.

The Presidency's summary does not reflect consensus, emphasising the urgency of global action.

The potential overshoot of the 1.5degC temperature threshold, a proposed target to increase electricity's share of global final energy consumption to 35 per cent by 2035, the transition away from fossil fuels and concerns over unilateral climate-related trad...