COP31 climate talks begin Nov. 9 in Antalya, Turkey, at the Antalya Expo Center, bringing together over 195 countries for a 12-day summit. The conference aims to limit global temperature rise and cut greenhouse gas emissions, addressing critical gaps in funding for developing nations and the transition from fossil fuels. With 60,000 expected attendees, negotiations will focus on advancing climate goals and expanding renewable energy grids.
The event follows extreme weather events and an El Niño surge that pushed global temperatures to record highs in October. Hosting details are unique: Turkey, after a sharing agreement with Australia, will manage the venue while Australia leads negotiations. Previous COP34 was held in Belém, Brazil, and the next will be in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Experts emphasize the urgency of fulfilling Paris Agreement pledges, as current policies risk warming by 2.8 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. The talks will also tackle fossil fuel phase-out commitments and ensure developing countries receive the resources needed to adapt to a hotter world.
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