The United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly known as COP, was hosted by Turkey in Antalya from November 9 to 20. One of the main goals of the Turkish presidency was to promote the use of electricity as a key component of global energy consumption, aiming for 35% of energy demand to be met by electricity by 2035. This goal is part of an "action agenda," a collection of voluntary commitments that countries can choose to support. Unlike binding targets, which require agreement from all participating nations, these commitments are not mandatory. France has expressed a desire for a stronger, binding agreement on this issue. A source close to French Minister of Ecological Transition Monique Barbut said that while the 35% electricity target is a positive step, it should be part of an official decision rather than just a voluntary action plan. The source explained that a decision supported by all 194 UN member states would send a clearer message to businesses and governments worldwide. France also wants the target to specifically emphasize "clean electrification," meaning electricity generated without harmful emissions, such as from coal. The previous COP, held in Brazil as COP30, failed to reach an agreement on reducing fossil fuel use, which are the main contributors to global warming. This was due to disagreements between countries that produce and consume fossil fuels. However, the focus on electricity may be less controversial, giving it a better chance of gaining international support, according to a French source. Monique Barbut is set to attend a pre-COP meeting in Fiji, scheduled for October 5 to 8, which is held before the major conference in Antalya. A source close to her said that the goal is to reestablish an alliance with small island nations, which are especially vulnerable to climate change. This alliance had weakened during the last COP, the source noted, and rebuilding it is seen as crucial for achieving stronger global climate commitments.