UN Climate Talks Open in Turkey as Nations Clash Over Fossil Fuels and Flood Reparations

The 31st UN Climate Conference opens Monday in Antalya, Turkey, with over 100,000 attendees expected for two weeks of negotiations between emissions-reducing nations and fossil fuel exporters. Key agenda items include a target for electricity to cover 35 percent of final energy consumption by 2035, while Nepal is demanding compensation for devastating flash flood damages. The conference will host nearly 200 government delegations alongside researchers, NGOs, indigenous groups, and businesses, highlighting the growing tension between climate action and oil-dependent economies.