The United Nations COP31 climate summit opened in Antalya, Turkey, launching the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Delegates from more than 190 countries gathered in the Mediterranean resort city to begin negotiations on global climate action.
The summit comes after a year that saw deadly heatwaves scorch continents and devastating floods displace millions, highlighting the accelerating impacts of climate change and the urgency of coordinated mitigation and adaptation measures.
Representatives from African nations, alongside their counterparts from Europe, the Americas and Asia, are among the thousands of participants seeking to shape the next round of climate commitments, financing mechanisms and technology transfers.
Negotiators also face fresh geopolitical challenges, notably the war in Iran, which has disrupted global energy supplies and added complexity to discussions on the transition away from fossil fuels.
As talks progress, delegates are expected to address key agenda items such as strengthening national emissions targets, mobilising climate finance for vulnerable countries, and enhancing resilience to extreme weather events.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
