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Thousands protest at COP31 as climate talks reach midpoint
Thousands marched in Antalya, Turkey, on Nov 14, as the COP31 climate summit reached its halfway point.
Police estimated more than 7,000 people attended, while another account put the crowd at about 10,000.
Protesters called for tougher action on fossil fuels, more funding to help poorer countries adapt to climate impacts, and action against deforestation.
The march brought together environmental groups, trade unions and other civil society organisations, with some participants also carrying Palestinian flags.
Countries remain divided on key issues, including climate finance and the shift from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Activists say the gap between climate promises and action leaves communities facing environmental harm without enough support.
Negotiations are due to end on Nov 20, but a major breakthrough is not expected.
Thousands of people rallied in Antalya, Turkey, on Nov. 14 as COP31 negotiations reached their halfway point.
Police estimated that more than 7,000 people attended, while Exame reported about 10,000.
Protesters called for stronger climate action, a shift away from fossil fuels and more support for countries adapting to climate impacts.
The negotiations remained divided over adaptation finance, climate science and the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
COP31 was scheduled to close on Nov. 20, with no major breakthrough expected.
- Who
- Thousands of protesters, including environmental groups, trade unions and rights organisations.
- What
- They rallied to demand more climate ambition and criticise the summit and climate inaction.
- When
- Nov. 14, 2026, as the negotiations reached their halfway point.
- Where
- Antalya, Turkey, the host city for COP31.
- Why
- Protesters said climate action was inadequate and called for stronger curbs on fossil fuels and more support for countries facing climate impacts.
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COP31 began in Antalya.
Negotiations reached the halfway point as thousands rallied in the city.
COP31 was scheduled to close.
- Rally date
- Nov. 14, 2026
- Location
- Antalya, Turkey
- Attendance estimate
- More than 7,000, according to police; about 10,000, according to Exame
- Negotiations began
- Nov. 9, 2026
- Summit scheduled to close
- Nov. 20, 2026
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What people are saying
We are suffering the consequences of climate injustice, yet our voices are never heard at the COP.
really good and positive conversations
There’s no climate quick fix. No single COP can magic this crisis away, but each must drive progress.