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UN Climate Summit Opens in Turkey After Year of Extreme Weather

usnews.com — November 9, 2026 at 04:01 AM UTC

World leaders are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the COP31 U.N. climate summit starting Monday, facing pressure to act after a year of extreme weather and with scientists confirming the 1.5°C warming target will be exceeded. The summit, running Nov. 9-20, focuses on implementing past pledges rather than new targets, including an "Action Agenda" to cut methane and boost electricity use from renewables to 35% by 2035. Delegates will also address funding for poorer nations to adapt to climate change. The U.S. is absent after President Trump withdrew again, and the summit is co-hosted by Turkey and Australia, both criticized for coal reliance. Previous COPs in Brazil and Azerbaijan ended with weak agreements.

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