The European Union is adopting a more targeted and strategic approach for the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Turkey, aiming for fewer, clearer goals and building alliances in advance to overcome the challenges faced at COP30 in Brazil. A document prepared by the incoming Irish presidency outlines this new mandate, emphasizing clarity and firm backing for positions. This shift comes as global energy supplies are disrupted by the Iran war, prompting varied responses from countries regarding renewable energy and coal use. The EU plans to deploy member state ministers strategically for early outreach and to divide negotiating responsibilities to ensure proactive engagement rather than reactive responses during the summit.