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UN Climate Talks Kick Off in Turkey

First reported Nov 8, 6:48 AM ET · Latest Nov 9, 5:00 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 9, 7:02 AM ET

Where things stand

The United Nations climate conference opened today in Antalya, Turkey, with delegations gathering amid widespread frustration over the perceived lack of emphasis on fossil fuels, NPR reports.

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  • Reported The U.N. climate talks begin today. Is this wrong?
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    • “U.N. climate talks begin today.” — NPR
  • Reported Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to host the climate summit in 2021. Is this wrong?
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    • “Hosting Cop was a key pledge from Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese in 2021” — The Guardian

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Timeline

What changed: The summit began as scheduled, marking the start of the annual UN climate talks.

How this story developed

  1. New The U.N. climate talks begin today. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to host the climate summit in 2021.

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  1. U.N. climate talks begin today. Here are 3 things to know — NPR

    Countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual U.N. climate conference. Many are frustrated with the lack of focus on fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change.

  2. Who’s who at Cop31: key players at the climate talks — The Guardian

    What are the relationships and dominant interests in play, as the summit kicks off after a bitter row over its hosting? Hosting Cop was a key pledge from Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese in 2021 , while in opposition, before his successful…

Questions

  • It remains unclear how the talks will address fossil‑fuel reduction commitments and what concrete outcomes will emerge from the negotiations. Open

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More: background

The meeting, known as COP31, is the yearly gathering where countries negotiate actions to address climate change. Hosting the summit has been contentious, involving a dispute between Turkey and Australia, which ultimately secured the role of leading the negotiations.

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