The European Union plans to push for a new global package of measures to accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reductions at the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Türkiye, according to a draft internal EU document reported on October 12, 2026.

The proposed approach aims to turn countries’ existing climate commitments into practical emissions-reduction measures. The EU also wants to extend the United Nations’ mitigation work programme through 2040, providing a platform for countries to discuss ways to reduce emissions and strengthen climate action.

The bloc is also expected to urge countries to respond to assessments indicating that the world remains off track to meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

According to the draft document, the EU intends to strengthen international cooperation on the transition away from fossil fuels and the expansion of electrification. Following limited progress on stronger emissions commitments at COP30, the bloc is reportedly seeking a more collaborative approach focused on implementing existing climate pledges.

However, climate finance could remain a point of disagreement. The draft indicates that the EU does not plan to make new climate-finance commitments at COP31, a position that could conflict with developing countries’ calls for greater financial support to address climate change.

The EU’s negotiating strategy remains under discussion, with climate ministers expected to review the proposed approach before the summit. These objectives should therefore be distinguished from any final agreement reached at COP31.

The discussions will highlight a central challenge in global climate negotiations: translating national climate commitments into measurable emissions reductions while addressing differing priorities around economic development, energy transition and climate finance.