COP31 enters day five: Your morning brief

Ryan Bachoo
Lead Editor – Newsgathering
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COP31 has entered its fifth day in Antalya, Türkiye, with divisions over fossil fuels, climate finance and the pace of the global energy transition expected to dominate discussions. Here are five things to watch today:

1. 1 Fossil fuel divisions: Countries remain split over calls for a clear roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, with oil and gas-producing nations resisting stronger language.
2. 2 Brazil’s roadmap: Brazil’s proposed roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels is expected to feature prominently in discussions on the global energy transition.
3. 3 Climate finance: Developing countries continue to press for greater access to predictable climate financing, particularly for adaptation and addressing climate impacts.
4. 4 Methane commitments: New financial commitments are expected to strengthen efforts to reduce methane and other powerful greenhouse gas emissions.
5. 5 Guterres’ message: UN Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to address the media as negotiations enter another critical phase, with pressure mounting for countries to turn promises into action.