Turkey Urges NATO Allies to Prioritize Climate Spending Over Defense at COP31

Turkey, as COP31 host, is calling on wealthy nations to allocate more funds to climate support than defense, a notable stance for a NATO member. The proposal comes amid Turkey's dual-track energy policy of expanding renewables while also increasing oil and gas production, creating internal tension. The summit in Antalya in November will test whether this rhetoric translates into concrete commitments.

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