EU plans to push for stronger emissions action at COP31

The European Union plans to push for a package of measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions at the COP31 climate summit in Turkey in November.

The focus will be on putting countries’ existing climate pledges into practice, rather than seeking new pledges.

The EU also wants to extend a UN negotiation programme on reducing emissions, which is due to end this year, until 2040.

The plans come after the UN confirmed that the world will miss the Paris agreement’s target of limiting global warming to 1.5C.

Governments have struggled to agree on stronger climate action, and the EU plans to focus on working with countries rather than public clashes.

It says there is no scope for new climate funding commitments at the summit, which could put it at odds with poorer countries seeking more support.

EU climate ministers are due to discuss the bloc’s strategy.