Türkiye and IRENA to Host Global Electrification Talks
Officials aim to secure support for a pledge increasing electricity's share of global final energy consumption by 2035.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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The International Renewable Energy Agency and the COP31 Presidency of Türkiye are co-hosting consultations regarding the 35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge. The initiative seeks to ensure electricity accounts for 35% of total final energy consumption by 2035.
Why it matters
Countries are pursuing increased electrification to strengthen energy security and economic competitiveness. This transition is identified as a requirement for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The pledge mandates electricity reach 35% of final energy consumption by 2035 and over 50% by 2050. These targets align with the international effort to keep global temperature increases below the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold.
The players
International Renewable Energy Agency
This intergovernmental organization facilitates cooperation and promotes the widespread adoption of renewable energy globally.
Türkiye
As the host of the COP31 Presidency, this nation coordinates international climate negotiations and policy development.
The details
The consultation meetings allow member nations to review the technical rationale for the pledge while providing a platform for feedback. This effort builds upon the COP28 UAE Consensus, which established global goals for tripling renewable power capacity and doubling energy-efficiency improvements.
Timeline
By 2035, electricity must reach 35% of total energy consumption.
By 2050, electricity must reach more than 50% of energy consumption.
Roadmap
The shift toward electrification serves as a successor to the renewable capacity goals set in the COP28 UAE Consensus. By targeting final energy consumption, this initiative positions global automotive and industrial sectors to move away from legacy fuel dependence.
The transition to 35% electrification by 2035 will likely accelerate the availability of electric vehicle infrastructure and home energy technology. Consumers can expect a gradual shift in manufacturing priorities as global policies align with these higher electricity consumption targets.
The takeaway
The move toward a 35% electrification share highlights an industrial shift toward decarbonizing end-use sectors. Achieving these goals requires global coordination between energy providers and consumers to modernize infrastructure and energy consumption habits.
Further reading
Learn more about how industry shifts impact global trends in the Electric Vehicles section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Irena.
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