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COP31 climate summit to begin in Antalya, hosted by Türkiye
Türkiye is hosting the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, which is set to begin tomorrow.
The UN conference is expected to bring together 90 heads of state and government, alongside scientists, businesses, young people and civil society groups.
Participants will discuss climate priorities including clean energy, climate finance, adaptation, sustainable cities, technology and health.
The summit is planned across two areas, with official negotiations and related events in the Blue Zone.
Organizers expect more than 1.5 million visitors, with people from 196 countries expected to take part.
Zero-waste measures are part of the event, including workshops, a zero-waste kitchen and efforts to make transport, energy use and waste management more sustainable.
The COP31 climate summit is set to begin in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 9.
Türkiye is hosting the United Nations climate conference, which is expected to bring together participants from 196 countries.
The summit will take place across two areas, the Blue Zone and the Green Zone, covering 1.1 million square metres.
About 90 heads of state and government are expected to attend.
Organisers expect more than 1.5 million visitors.
- Who
- Türkiye is hosting the United Nations climate conference. About 90 heads of state and government are expected to attend.
- What
- COP31, the UN climate change conference, is set to begin.
- When
- November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Antalya, Türkiye.
- Why
- The summit will bring countries together to discuss climate issues, including clean energy, climate finance and adaptation.
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- Start date
- November 9, 2026
- Host city
- Antalya, Türkiye
- Event area
- 1.1 million square metres across the Blue Zone and Green Zone
- Expected country participation
- 196 countries
- Expected heads of state and government
- About 90
- Expected visitors
- More than 1.5 million