COP31 begins in Antalya with an early fight over climate finance
The UN climate conference COP31 begins in Antalya, Türkiye, on Monday 9 November 2026 and runs until 20 November, with developing and developed countries already at odds over whether climate finance belongs on the official agenda. Türkiye holds the presidency, Australia's Chris Bowen leads the negotiations, and the US government is not taking part.
Kabeer Ahmad8 min read