Climate · Antalya, Turkey · November 8, 2026

COP31 climate talks open in Turkey

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 8, 3:27 AM ET

Nearly 200 countries meet in Antalya on Monday for two weeks of climate talks. Goals are under pressure from war and AI energy demand. The host wants progress people can see is real. A strong El Niño looms.

Why it matters

Decisions here shape climate finance and emissions targets worldwide.

Background

Turkey and Australia co-chair COP31.

The story so far

1. Nov 4Adaptation funding $277B short, UN says
2. Nov 5UN says adaptation funding falls far short as COP31 nears
3. Nov 7Ten years on, UN climate talks face scrutiny as COP31 nears
4. Nov 8COP31 climate talks open in Turkey
5. Nov 9COP31 climate talks open in Antalya as energy crisis looms
6. Nov 10COP31 climate summit opens in Antalya
7. Nov 11COP31 opens in Turkey as Guterres urges fossil fuel tax
8. Nov 12COP31 opens in Turkey with calls to tax fossil fuels

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Sources

• The Straits Times ↗Nov 8, 8:08 PM ET
• The Guardian ↗Nov 8, 8:24 AM ET
• BBC Türkçe ↗Nov 8, 3:27 AM ET

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