PM Andy Burnham has said the global consensus on climate change has “gone” while addressing delegates at the COP31 United Nations climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.
In his speech, Burnham acknowledged a significant change in the international climate debate and said the previous consensus could no longer be relied upon. He did not, in the supplied material, provide further detail about the reasons for that change or identify specific countries or organisations involved.
Despite his assessment, Burnham pledged what he described as a “new era of leadership”. The remarks set out a commitment to continued leadership on climate issues, although no specific policies, targets or measures were detailed in the available material.
The speech took place during COP31, the UN climate summit being held in Antalya. No further response from delegates, governments or other organisations was provided, and the latest position beyond Burnham’s remarks is not known.
