Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- World leaders, government representatives, delegates, civil society groups, researchers and scientists are converging in Antalya, Turkiye, for the 31st session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31), amid growing calls for countries to translate their climate commitments into concrete action.

The conference, scheduled for 9 through 20 November, is expected to focus on accelerating the implementation of climate pledges, notably efforts to limit global warming to 1.5degC above pre-industrial levels, in line with the Paris Agreement.

This year's summit will be conducted under an unusual shared leadership arrangement, with Turkiye hosting the conference, while Australia leads negotiations....