AFP and Reuters report that Turkiye is launching its non-binding 35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge as COP31 opens in Antalya on 9 November 2026, aiming for electricity to make up at least 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035. Climate advocates criticise the pledge for not requiring low-carbon electricity, while Murat Kurum says electrification protects communities from volatile markets and cuts emissions.