Türkiye, the host of COP31 climate talks, outlines an “electrification” priority and urges countries to support a voluntary push to increase electricity’s share of global energy demand. Multiple outlets report that Türkiye is seeking backing for a target of having electricity account for 35% of global energy demand by 2035. The proposal is presented as part of Türkiye’s broader UN climate priorities ahead of the negotiations, with Türkiye arguing that shifting more energy use toward electricity can support climate goals.
The reporting indicates that Türkiye’s call is framed as a voluntary initiative rather than a binding commitment within the COP process. The proposed figure—35% by 2035—serves as the central quantitative element of the “electrification” priority described by both sources. While the outlets focus on the announcement and the target itself, they do not provide additional details on enforcement, specific measures, or the level of support from other countries at the time of publication.
