EU, African, Caribbean and Pacific countries back clean electrification at COP31
( November 9, 2026, 10:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU and 77 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries outlined plans for cooperation on clean electrification and climate finance as they reaffirmed their 2023 Samoa Agreement at the start of the COP31 climate conference on Monday. The joint statement approved Nov. 6 identifies energy storage, cross-border electricity connections and investment guarantees as priorities. It also reaffirms their commitment to mobilize at least $300 billion annually in climate finance by 2035 and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.Press release follows. Joint statement is listed below....
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