Chinese Vice President Addresses COP 31 Summit in Antalya

Antalya, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Chinese Vice President Han Chang, representing President Xi Jinping, participated in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP 31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Antalya, Turkey.

In his address, Han emphasized that addressing climate change is a collective responsibility of humanity. He noted the rapidly escalating adverse effects of global climate change and proposed four key suggestions to tackle this pressing issue.

First, he advocated for strengthening collective action while adhering to common goals. He urged the implementation of the UN climate agreements and the Paris Accord, emphasizing the need to unite global efforts in climate governance.

Second, Han called for accelerating green transformation to promote low-carbon development. He highlighted the importance of facilitating the free flow of advanced green technologies and improving economic and business frameworks.

Third, he stressed the need to enhance resilience against climate disasters. By strengthening cooperation in disaster prevention, monitoring, and relief, nations can improve their capacity to adapt to climate change.

Lastly, he urged for deeper international cooperation based on openness and inclusivity. Han emphasized the importance of supporting developing countries to collaboratively build a cleaner and more beautiful world.

This summit serves as a critical platform for global leaders to address climate challenges and work towards sustainable solutions.