Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a speech during the COP31 summit in Antalya:.
Wars and trade tensions have begun to overshadow the climate crisis on the global agenda, and the issue must be brought back to the forefront of international attention.
The planet we live on should not be held hostage to hegemonic struggles, droughts, floods, fires and rising sea levels.
We must stick to science, multilateralism and international cooperation. Polarization should not hinder diplomatic progress.
We call on the rich countries to meet their climate commitments and take into account the principle of shared responsibility to achieve a just and sustainable future.