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Turkey Says 91 Leaders Plan to Attend COP31 in Antalya
Turkey says 91 heads of state plan to attend COP31, according to Environment Minister Murat Kurum.
The UN climate conference is scheduled to take place in Antalya from November 9 to 20.
Turkey is hosting the meeting, which is expected to bring together representatives from 196 countries, nearly 300 ministers and other participants.
They will discuss the environment, energy and the future, including issues affecting young people.
Kurum said Turkey would present its experience in reconstruction after the February 2023 earthquakes, along with its institutional capacity.
The conference is the next major step, with participants due to meet in Antalya in November.
Turkey says 91 heads of state have so far indicated they will attend COP31 in Antalya.
Environment Minister Murat Kurum made the announcement at a political gathering in Konya.
The UN climate conference is scheduled for November 9-20.
Kurum said representatives from 196 countries, nearly 300 relevant ministers and 1.5 million visitors are expected.
He said Turkey would present its experience in the earthquake-hit region and its institutional capacity at the conference.
- Who
- Turkish Environment Minister Murat Kurum announced the attendance figure. Turkey says 91 heads of state have indicated they will attend.
- What
- COP31 is expected to draw 91 heads of state, according to Kurum.
- When
- The conference is scheduled for November 9-20. The announcement was reported on October 31 and November 1, 2026.
- Where
- COP31 will be held in Antalya, Turkey. Kurum made the announcement at a gathering in Konya.
- Why
- Not stated
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Sabah reported Kurum’s announcement that 91 heads of state had indicated they would attend COP31.
COP31 is scheduled to take place in Antalya.
- Heads of state
- 91 have indicated they will attend
- Conference
- COP31
- Location
- Antalya, Turkey
- Dates
- November 9-20
- Countries
- 196 expected to take part
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