Antalya, Nov. 9 -- The 31st Conference of Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) began in the Turkish riveria resort town of Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea, with efforts to make the globe's premier climate summit a 'COP of implementation'.

"The climate crisis is a double injustice. Between countries: those who have contributed the least to it are the hardest hit. Between generations: what we emit today will be paid for by our grandchildren. I'm heading to #COP31 with an urgent call for more #ClimateAction," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres posted on X a day ahead of the summit.

The summit will be held from November 9-20, 2026. Turkiye will host the summit as it holds the ...