Slovakia Advocating Realistic Solutions at COP31 Climate Conference in Antalya

Ankara, 12 November (TASR) - At the COP31 climate conference in Antalya in Turkey, Slovakia is pushing through realistic solutions that won't jeopardise energy security, will be technologically feasible, and will support industrial competitiveness and the achievement of climate targets, the Environment Ministry told TASR on Thursday. Representatives from nearly 200 countries are gathering at this international forum to discuss the way forward on climate protection, the fulfilment of commitments made, and specific measures to mitigate the effects of climate change. Slovakia is represented by its Ambassador to Turkey Michal Slivovic, and experts from the Environment Ministry and the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMU). According to a statement from the Environment Ministry, Slovakia is currently among the EU member states that are responsibly fulfilling their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is also making progress in the transformation of the energy sector and industry, while strengthening its resilience to the effects of climate change. A key topic of the COP31 conference is adaptation to climate change, particularly more efficient water management, food security and increasing the resilience of cities, infrastructure and the countryside to extreme weather events. Delegates are also set to discuss the gradual fossil fuel phase-out, the development of clean energy systems and the improvement of energy efficiency. am