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From November 9 to 20, the international community is gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the UN COP31 conference. At a time when the energy crisis linked to the war in the Middle East has forced countries to confront their dependence on fossil fuels, this new round of climate negotiations is starting off with a new goal: to push for a massive shift toward electricity.
France 24 ·
Most of the world’s countries are gathering this week for COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. This United Nations Climate Change Conference opens amid deep concern following extreme weather events such as the deadly floods in Nepal and a supersized El Niño. Experts say that in uncertain times, it is even more important to accelerate global efforts.
France 24 ·
UNEP finds that adaptation finance to least developed countries and small island states remained below its 2022 peak in 2024. COP31’s test is whether it can measure protection delivered—not just money announced.
Sophia Bennett ·
The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday, November 9, with an early fight over money as the UN's chief urged world leaders to "get serious" about tackling the crisis after a year of devastating weather extremes. Antonio Guterres made his plea as thousands of participants descended on a sprawling expo centre in the Turkish Mediterranean city of Antalya for the UN's annual two-week climate conference.
France 24 ·
TAIPEI, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta marks its 19th consecutive year of participation in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP31), which opens today in Antalya, Türkiye. Delta will support the host country's "35×35" initiative, targeting a 35% electrification...
PR Newswire ·
The host of this year's UN climate summit remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels as it tries to inspire a global switch to clean energy.
Deutsche Welle ·
Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.
BBC News ·
Increased heat will supercharge extreme weather events, warns UN agency as Cop31 climate summit begins Heat is accumulating in Earth’s systems at an accelerating rate, the UN’s weather agency has reported as the Cop31 climate change summit begins in Turkey, with 2026 on track to be one of the four warmest years on record. The imbalance between incoming energy from the sun and energy leaving Earth reached its…
The Guardian ·
US government will have no official presence at UN’s annual climate summit, this year’s Cop31 held in Antalya, Turkey The US will be absent from key UN climate talks that start on Monday, a further sign of Donald Trump’s scornful dismissal of the climate crisis. But Democrats’ crushing win in the US midterm elections has delivered a timely shot of optimism to countries now looking beyond the Trump era of climate…
The Guardian ·
ANTALYA, Türkiye, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As COP 31 gets underway today, leading standards organizations IEC, ISO and ULSE, along with 13 other international partners, will reconvene the Standards Pavilion in Antalya, Türkiye, continuing joint efforts to position International...
PR Newswire ·
It’s 2126 and class is getting under way beneath the Earth’s remaining ocean Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...
The Guardian ·
Ankara aims to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035.
Al Jazeera ·
High-stakes talks involving 190 countries begin on Monday as world grapples with El Niño supercharged by fossil fuels The Cop31 summit must produce progress, “a tangible outcome ... that people can see is real”, its host has said as scores of world leaders and representatives of close to 190 countries gather in Turkey for the UN climate talks. The high-stakes meeting begins on Monday, as countries around the…
The Guardian ·
Delegates from more than 190 countries are gathering in Turkey for climate talks, but the US will be absent As the planet faces unprecedented human-caused global heating, heads of government are meeting for the next fortnight for the latest round of climate talks. We ask why it matters and what is likely to be achieved. Continue reading...
The Guardian ·
What are the relationships and dominant interests in play, as the summit kicks off after a bitter row over its hosting? Hosting Cop was a key pledge from Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese in 2021 , while in opposition, before his successful election campaign. But arcane rules meant the country had to wait its turn to bid , and was then embroiled in an angry row with Turkey over the hosting . The final…
The Guardian ·
Droughts, floods and extreme heat are upping the pressure on delegates at the UN climate talks in Antalya, Turkey. Can countries move beyond pledges to concrete action?
Deutsche Welle ·
Ahead of Cop31, climate change minister dismisses concerns about whether Australia as a major producer can keep the world moving away from fossil fuels Listen to the podcast: Chris Bowen on how he’ll reach consensus at Cop31 Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australia has been urged to set aside support for its near US$100bn fossil fuel export industries and…
The Guardian ·
COP31 host Turkey is set to push for a "electrification" drive to help meet global elergy demand as the UN climate conference kicks off in Antalya on Monday. The annual summit takes place this year under the shadow of a cost-of-living crisis fuelled by the war in the Middle East.
France 24 ·
What happened to climate injustice? Continue reading...
The Guardian ·
- Líderes empresariales instan a la Presidencia de la COP31 a comprometerse con la acción global en materia de electrificación limpia e industria pesada para mantener el calentamiento global muy por debajo de los 2°C El calentamiento global alcanzará los 2,6°C para el año 2100 si no se...
PR Newswire ·
Global warming will reach 2.6°C by 2100 if no new policy support is offered and technologies are adopted only when they become cost-competitive, say signatories of a letter published today. Clean electrification, with electricity meeting over 50% of final energy demand by mid-century, and...
PR Newswire ·
Die globale Erwärmung wird bis zum Jahr 2100 2,6 °C erreichen, wenn keine neuen politischen Unterstützungsmaßnahmen angeboten werden und Technologien erst dann eingeführt werden, wenn sie wettbewerbsfähig sind, so die Unterzeichner eines heute veröffentlichten Briefes. Eine saubere...
PR Newswire ·
Le réchauffement climatique atteindra 2,6 °C d'ici 2100 si aucune nouvelle mesure politique n'est mise en place et si les technologies ne sont adoptées que lorsqu'elles deviendront compétitives en termes de coûts, affirment les signataires d'une lettre publiée aujourd'hui....
PR Newswire ·
The move to clean electricity will form the focus of the climate summit, which begins next week in coal-obsessed Turkey. The outlook doesn’t look good • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Holding a climate conference under the presidency of one coal-obsessed country might be regarded as a misfortune for the planet – sharing it between two starts to look provocative. But at this year’s…
The Guardian ·
Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people, or three-quarters of the global total, live in countries highly exposed to climate hazards, the UN refugee agency said on Friday, urging action ahead of the COP31 climate summit in Turkey. It said droughts, floods and extreme heat were making lasting solutions harder to find.
France 24 ·
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As industries work to reduce emissions while remaining competitive, SKF is bringing a range of solutions to COP31 that can help customers use less energy, extend the life of industrial assets and make better use of resources. From...
PR Newswire ·
UN Secretary-General António Guterres remains concerned over the situation on the Korean Peninsula, including the potential escalation of tensions across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), his Spokesperson said on Thursday.
United Nations ·
Featuring six new premieres and four spotlighted films, the global youth-driven media network explores climate innovation, clean energy, nature-based solutions, and community resilience ahead of COP31. NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As world leaders, scientists, and youth...
PR Newswire ·
The world has more tools than ever to tackle climate change, yet millions remain unable to benefit from them. As clean energy technologies advance faster than ever, the challenge facing countries at COP31 is no longer just finding solutions – but making sure everyone can afford them.
United Nations ·
With globe-spanning artists – including Charlotte Church doing angry electropop – the Flow project is hoping to make an impact at this month’s Cop31 Amid tense and long-winded negotiations, and with the future of the planet at stake, emotions can often run high at Cop climate summits. But last year, when the annual conference arrived in Brazil, one UN official was unexpectedly moved to tears by five women singing…
The Guardian ·
The ocean absorbs around 30 per cent of human-caused carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and 90 per cent of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases. But climate change has already reduced its capacity to absorb carbon by approximately six per cent, a new UN report warns ahead of the COP31 climate conference in November.
United Nations ·
With contributions from GlobalABC, RICS, EMF-ECBC, PATRIZIA, Optiml, pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and INREV, the paper sets out what it will take to make sustainable housing affordable, valuable and financeable LONDON, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "Where transition risk is material and...
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