The European Union will push for a "mitigation package" at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, next month, according to an internal EU document seen by Reuters. The effort aims to accelerate greenhouse gas reductions by focusing on implementation of existing climate commitments rather than new pledges.

EU climate ministers are set to discuss the strategy at a meeting on Monday. The draft document, prepared under Ireland's rotating EU presidency, calls for extending the UN's mitigation work programme until 2040. That negotiation track, which examines ways to cut emissions and identify further opportunities, is scheduled to expire this year.

The bloc also wants countries to address the United Nations' recent confirmation that the world is on track to miss the Paris Agreement's 1.5C warming limit. COP31 runs from November 9 to 20.

The approach reflects a shift after last year's COP30 summit in Brazil produced no stronger emissions commitments. EU diplomats say the bloc now seeks to avoid divisive public clashes and instead work directly with nations on practical steps, including the transition away from fossil fuels.

Geopolitical pressures have complicated global climate efforts. The United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement under President Donald Trump, removing a major participant from negotiations. The EU has faced challenges securing faster emissions cuts amid competing priorities on finance and trade.

Turkey is hosting COP31 in partnership with Australia. The summit will also address adaptation, climate finance, and the next global stocktake process.

The EU's internal planning emphasizes partnerships for tangible progress on electrification and fossil fuel phaseouts while acknowledging that public finance alone cannot meet all needs under the Paris Agreement.