India, Nov. 15 -- More than 100 major polluter corporations and industry associations are represented at COP31 in Antalya, Turkiye, according to a civil society analysis.

Delegates linked to these groups outnumber those from several climate-vulnerable nations, including Nepal, Niger and the Philippines.

Representatives from 30 major banks attended the summit; together, these banks provided more than $2.2 trillion in fossil fuel financing between 2021 and 2025.

Campaigners warn that organisations with records of opposing stronger climate policies could undermine negotiations, while an oil industry representative defends their participation.

A separate Transparency International analysis found that 19% of participants on national delega...