Greta Thunberg Criticizes COP31 as Greenwashed Circus in Turkey
Greta Thunberg arrived at the COP31 conference in Antalya, Turkey, calling UN climate summits greenwashed circuses while urging leaders to implement climate actions.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday for the COP31 conference, marking her first return to the United Nations' annual climate summits since Glasgow 2021. Upon her arrival, she described the summits as "greenwashed circuses," arguing that the conferences are insufficient to prevent climate catastrophe.
Despite her criticism, Thunberg stated that the summits remain crucial opportunities to mobilize the public and pressure global leaders to implement climate actions they have discussed for decades. She also condemned Turkey, the host nation, for violating basic human rights.
Observers expect limited progress at COP31. The conference faces significant headwinds including an oil price shock and geopolitical instability caused by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as a war between the United States and Iran.
