COP31 climate summit begins after disastrous year of extreme weather
Summary
COP31 opened in Antalya, Turkey, with delegates from nearly 200 countries expected to discuss climate action, funding to help poorer countries adapt to extreme weather, and shifts away from fossil fuels. The summit comes amid high energy prices linked to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and warnings that the world is likely to exceed the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit.Key Facts
- COP31 runs from Nov. 9 to Nov. 20 in Antalya, Turkey.
- About 68,500 people registered to attend the summit, with nearly 25,000 people helping run it.
- The war in Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, raising global prices for oil, gasoline, fertilizers and pesticides.
- U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell urged countries to reduce methane emissions and shift toward renewable-powered electricity.
- Climate scientists say global warming is likely to exceed 1.5°C above preindustrial levels, a threshold set as a goal in the 2015 Paris Agreement.
- Turkey's COP31 president, Murat Kurum, said the summit should focus on putting existing climate commitments into action.
- Kurum's Action Agenda includes cutting methane emissions and building climate-resilient cities.
- Delegates are expected to discuss financial support for poorer countries adapting to climate impacts and recovering from disasters.
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