Cop31 Climate Summit Opens

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1. 8 Nov

   Earlier this year, more than 60 countries, including the UK, the EU and dozens of developing nations, gathered in Colombia to vow to “transition away from fossil fuels” .

   2 outlets · The Guardian
2. 9 Nov

   A report by the United Nations Environment Programme published in October said the world is already set to overshoot 1.5C of warming above pre-industrial times, the threshold set at the 2015 Paris climate summit.

   2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 15 articles

• 9 Nov UN chief urges leaders to ‘get serious’ as COP31 set to openAntonio Guterres, the UN chief, called on world leaders to address climate change more seriously as COP31 opened in Antalya, Turkey. The conference started with delays due to disputes over climate finance inclusion in the agenda between developing and developed nations. Guterres emphasized the need for faster emissions cuts and increased financial support for vulnerable countries dealing with severe weather impacts…Dawn
• 9 Nov World entering ‘age of climate extremes’: UN chiefAt the UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey on November 9, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the world is entering an era of persistent climate extremes due to man-made climate change and a strong El Niño event. He emphasized the need for urgent action by leaders to cut emissions and provide financial support to vulnerable countries. The World Meteorological Organization reported that 2026 was one of…The Straits Times
• 9 Nov Cop31 leaders urge world to accelerate fight against global warmingLeaders at the Cop31 climate summit in Turkey called for accelerated action against global warming amid rising temperatures and increased climate disasters. The two-week UN conference opened on Monday with appeals to governments to prioritize climate issues despite competing international crises such as war, inflation, and AI uncertainty. Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, emphasized the need for…South China Morning Post
• 9 Nov Climate clash clouds COP31 opening as rich nations buck calls for more fundingAt the opening of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, on November 9, negotiations were delayed due to disagreements between rich and developing nations over climate finance. Developing countries are pushing for more financial support from developed nations to help them adapt to climate impacts and transition to cleaner energy, but richer nations are resisting these demands. The conference is expected to face challenges amid…The Straits Times
• 9 Nov UN climate talks begin amid rapid warming and global fuel shockClimate talks led by Australia began on Monday in Turkey, focusing on rebuilding trust and implementing existing agreements amid rapid global warming impacts. Australian Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, citing examples like glacial collapse in Nepal and heat deaths in Europe. He called for increasing electricity's share of global energy consumption from a fifth…Sydney Morning Herald
• 9 Nov Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to openThe United Nations climate conference COP31 is opening in Antalya, Turkiye, with a focus on electrification amid global concerns over fossil fuel dependence due to the US-led war on Iran. Turkey aims to launch the non-binding 35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge, which seeks to make electricity account for at least 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035, currently standing at about one-fifth according to the…Al Jazeera
• 9 Nov Antalya agendaAt COP31 in Antalya starting today, governments must demonstrate concrete progress beyond pledges, as geopolitical tensions and an energy crisis hinder significant breakthroughs. Pakistan aims to secure easier access to climate funds and support for practical adaptation measures like flood protection and early warning systems. The country's latest plan targets a 50% reduction in projected emissions by 2035…Dawn
• 9 Nov Leaders gather in Turkey for UN climate summit after a disastrous year of extreme weatherWorld leaders, delegates, and climate activists are gathering in Antalya, Turkey for COP31, a U.N. climate summit focused on addressing rising temperatures and extreme weather events from the past year. The conference also addresses how the war in Iran has disrupted global oil prices and forced countries to reconsider their energy policies, with increased investment in renewable sources like wind and solar.Toronto Star
• 9 Nov Singapore minister says Cop31 has ‘enough to work on’ without new targetsSingapore's environment minister Grace Fu stated that despite geopolitical challenges, there is still potential for progress at Cop31 in Antalya, Turkey. She indicated that while major improvements in mitigation targets are not anticipated, existing commitments under the Paris Agreement provide sufficient groundwork for discussions. The conference, running for 12 days, involves nearly 200 countries negotiating on…South China Morning Post
• 9 Nov COP31 opens as climate and geopolitical pressures mountThe UN’s annual climate talks, COP31, began on November 9, 2026, in Antalya, Turkiye, attracting over 100,000 participants from nearly 200 countries. Negotiators face significant challenges due to financial constraints and geopolitical tensions, including the U.S.-Iran conflict and Russia’s war with Ukraine, complicating efforts to achieve substantial progress on accelerating the energy transition and providing…The Hindu

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