The planet needs climate justice

COP31, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, began yesterday in Antalya. We must not underestimate the importance of COP meetings, as they are the only forum where all countries can reach joint decisions on tackling global climate change. This is because it is here that countries make commitments – such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions – to limit global warming to 1.5 °C, as set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement. However, these pledges often remain mere words, and unfortunately, the 1.5 °C threshold has already been exceeded.