COP31 attendees told not to interfere in Türkiye’s ‘internal affairs’

AI justification

Restrictive COP31 provision undermines free expression and inclusivity in global climate governance. | The decision to include a restrictive provision in the COP31 hosting agreement directly undermines the principles of free expression and inclusive participation, which are critical to the legitimacy of international climate negotiations. While the agreement itself is a procedural step, its potential to silence dissent and limit civil society engagement constitutes a significant ethical violatio