Afghanistan, Nov. 15 -- Thousands of environmental activists, trade union members and human rights campaigners marched through Turkey's southern city of Antalya on Saturday, November 14, accusing world leaders of failing to take meaningful action against climate change.

The demonstration took place halfway through the COP31 United Nations climate conference, as nearly 200 countries struggled to reach agreement on reducing global emissions, financing climate adaptation and accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy. Reuters reported growing divisions among participating countries over climate priorities and financial commitments on November 13 and 14.

Police estimated that more than 7,000 people participated in the mar...