KUALA LUMPUR DECLARATION

NEWS: The Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Climate Justice was issued ahead of COP31 and the Santa Marta Conference

ABOUT

• Adopted by civil society groups and climate experts from South and Southeast Asia.
• Responds to geopolitical conflicts+ energy shocks, highlighting risks of fossil fuel dependence.

Key Demands

• Clear global roadmap to phase out coal, oil, and gas in a time-bound and equitable manner.
• Demands $5.1–6.8 trillion by 2030 and $5 trillion annually to support energy transition in developing countries.
• Global Fossil Fuel Treaty to complement the Paris Agreement.
• Emphasises a people-centric transition, prioritising vulnerable groups like women, youth, and indigenous communities.
• Tripling adaptation finance and expanding loss and damage funds for climate-affected nations.

Conference of the Parties (COP)

• Annual global meeting of countries under the UNFCCC.
• Serves as a platform where nations negotiate policies on emissions reduction, climate finance, and adaptation to tackle climate change.
• COP31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, in November 2026.