Talk and Action

The clean energy transition is accelerating. So why are thousands of renewable energy projects still waiting to connect to electricity grids? And who risks being left behind?

In Episode 2 of Talk & Action, we explore the surprising challenges and innovations shaping the future of energy and transport at COP31 in Antalya.

From electricity grids struggling to keep up with renewable energy to women missing out on green jobs, we uncover the hidden obstacles to a cleaner future. Plus, could leftover cooking oil really help power airplanes?

We also bring you the latest from COP31, including Brazil's roadmap for moving away from fossil fuels and the push for a fairer energy transition.

Talk & Action is a daily COP31 podcast from UN News and the United Nations University-EHS.

As COP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye, nearly 200 countries are gathering to negotiate the future of global climate action. But what do those decisions mean for the people whose lives are already being transformed by climate change?

In the first episode of Talk & Action, Laura and Arianna go behind the scenes of the UN climate summit to discover why a single word can make or break an agreement.

Plus, the latest from COP31's opening day, including warnings about El Niño, extreme weather and global food and health security.

We've heard the promises. We've heard the warnings. And as the climate crisis intensifies, it can be hard to see a way forward. But what if there's more to the climate story? And what can we learn from those taking action?

Talk & Action goes beyond the headlines to explore the science, stories and solutions shaping our planet's future. Through engaging conversations with scientists, experts and people making a difference, we break down complex issues, challenge assumptions and help you make sense of it all.

Starting November 9th, we'll take you inside COP31, the UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye. Every day, we'll bring you the latest, explore the ideas and solutions taking shape, and bring you perspectives you might not have considered.

Hosted by Laura Quiñones and Arianna Flores Corral. Produced by the United Nations news service UN News in collaboration with the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS).

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