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Lula attends COP31 in Turkey and calls for greater responsibility from wealthy nations

Due to health issues, the Brazilian president canceled secondary speeches and an official dinner, delegating representation at forest-related events to focus on recovering his voice.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at a podium with Brazilian and UN flags in the background.
President Lula during an official speech. Photo: Reprodução/CNN Brasil

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What happened
The Brazilian president defended multilateralism and demanded climate action from wealthy countries during COP31.
Who is affected
World leaders and nations signatory to the Paris Agreement.
What changes
Brazil reinforced guidelines for energy transition and combating deforestation, while the president limited his in-person participation due to health issues.

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Sources

  1. Lula embarca hoje para Turquia e retoma agenda internacional após reeleição — CNN Brasil (accessed 11/09/2026)
  2. Lula vai à COP31, na Turquia, e visita as Filipinas em sua primeira viagem internacional após a reeleição — O Globo (accessed 11/09/2026)
  3. Análise: Discursos de Lula e Erdogan foram os mais fortes da COP31 — CNN Brasil (accessed 11/12/2026)

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