COP31 opens in Antalya, Turkey, pushing for faster climate action

The COP31 UN climate conference begins Monday in Antalya, Turkey, aiming to accelerate international commitments to address the climate crisis. The meeting runs until November 20. Delegates will negotiate converting pledges into concrete actions, focusing on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to global warming. Climate financing for developing countries is a key issue, alongside evaluating progress toward the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target. Brazil attends a year after hosting COP30 in Belém, emphasizing forest protection. Turkey presides over the summit, with Australia's Chris Bowen participating, and a world leaders' summit is scheduled for November 11-12.