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Turkey says leaders from 85 countries plan to attend COP31 in Antalya
Turkey says leaders from 85 countries plan to attend COP31 in Antalya from November 9 to 20.
Environment Minister and COP31 President Murat Kurum announced the expected attendance at a media meeting in Istanbul.
Around 3,000 journalists have also been accredited, and Turkey says it has held direct talks with more than 50 countries.
COP meetings bring governments together to discuss how to address climate change, and Turkey says it wants this summit to focus on putting commitments into action.
Kurum said Turkey will share its climate experience and solutions, including its 2053 goal of reaching net-zero emissions.
He also described the climate crisis as a lasting threat to the planet and said limiting warming to 1.5 degrees is vital for Pacific island nations.
The summit will take place in Antalya from November 9 to 20, with Turkey continuing its preparations and international discussions.
Turkey says 85 heads of government and state have reported they will attend COP31 in Antalya.
The UN climate conference is scheduled to take place from 9 to 20 November.
Turkey’s Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum announced the attendance figure at a media meeting in Istanbul.
Kurum said Turkey plans to share its climate solutions and promote international cooperation.
About 3,000 journalists have been accredited, and Turkey expects around 1.5 million visitors.
- Who
- Turkey will host COP31, with 85 heads of government and state having reported they will attend.
- What
- The UN climate conference, COP31, will be held in Antalya.
- When
- 9–20 November. The announcement was made on 23 October 2026.
- Where
- Antalya, Turkey.
- Why
- Turkey says it will share its climate experience and solutions and promote international cooperation on climate action.
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Kurum said Turkey made contacts in Tokyo and Baku as part of its COP31 diplomacy.
Turkey hosted representatives from different countries in Hatay and presented experience from rebuilding the earthquake-hit region.
Kurum said Turkey held climate-related contacts in Bonn and London.
Kurum said he visited Fiji to see how Pacific island countries are affected by climate change.
Kurum announced that 85 heads of government and state had reported they would attend COP31.
COP31 is scheduled to take place in Antalya.
- Conference dates
- 9–20 November
- Host city
- Antalya, Turkey
- Attendance reported
- 85 heads of government and state
- Accredited journalists
- About 3,000
- Expected visitors
- About 1.5 million
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