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Private jets at COP31 emit more carbon dioxide than ten million people.
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 14/11/2026, 11:03:58 UTC
Briefing created: 14/11/2026, 15:50:25 UTC
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Briefings
An Oxfam activist attributes the high carbon emissions at COP31 to fossil fuel lobbyists and multimillionaires, noting that 31 aircraft landings occurred on the day most heads of government arrived. The event highlights a significant discrepancy between official sustainability claims and actual emissions, with the specific number of aircraft landings serving as a key metric for the critique.
Key points
- An Oxfam activist criticized multimillionaires and fossil fuel lobbyists for the high carbon emissions at COP31.
- 31 aircraft landings were recorded on the day most heads of government arrived at the conference.
Context
COP31 is a major climate conference where emissions are scrutinized. The specific number of aircraft landings provides a concrete metric for analyzing the gap between stated sustainability goals and actual operational emissions.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single activist's statement and one specific day's aircraft landings. No data on total emissions, carbon intensity, or other conference metrics is provided. The source does not specify the location of the conference or the identities of the criticized individuals beyond their role as lobbyists.
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