Cop31 in Türkiye, participants in the Antalya Climate Conference. PHOTO
The annual UN climate conference is held in Antalya until November 20 with joint Turkish and Australian presidency
Quick Look
- COP31, the annual UN climate conference until 20 November, begins today in Antalya, Türkiye.
- Topics: emissions mitigation, adaptation, climate finance and aid to developing countries.
- Joint Turkish and Australian Presidency.
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Why It Matters
COP31 is the annual UN climate conference. It is held in Antalya, Türkiye, until November 20th. The topics are emissions mitigation, adaptation to global warming, climate finance and aid to developing countries. The presidency is joint Turkish and Australian.
COP31 KICKS OFF
Cop31 begins today, which this year is held in Türkiye. The annual UN climate conference, which will last until November 20, is taking place in the city of Antalya. The themes will be emissions mitigation, adaptation to global warming, climate finance and aid to developing countries. The presidency is joint Turkish and Australian.
HOW MANY LEADERS WILL BE PRESENT
As reported by the New York Times, at least 91 global leaders are expected to participate in Cop31 in Türkiye: however, among them there are few who come from the most industrialized countries.
ANDY BURNHAM
Among the leaders who have confirmed their presence at Cop31 in Türkiye is the British Prime Minister, the Labor Party, Andy Burnham.
PEDRO SÁNCHEZ
In addition to Andy Burnham, another leader of a European country is also announced at COP31 in Türkiye: the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez.
LULA
Broadening our gaze to a global level, Brazilian President Lula will also participate in Cop31, fresh from re-election after the electoral challenge against Bolsonaro jr.
URSULA VON DER LEYEN
As regards the European institutions, the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced her presence at COP 31 for the European Union.
ANTONIO GUTERRES
The United Nations will be represented at COP31 by its secretary general, Antonio Guterres. This is his last appearance at a climate event, as his mandate at the helm of the UN will end at the end of this year.
THERE WILL BE NO TRUMP
Donald Trump, as expected, will not participate in Cop31. Furthermore, the American administration did not send any high-ranking delegates to the summit. In any case, political representatives at state and local level as well as experts and members of non-governmental organizations will be present.
XI JINPING IS ALSO ABSENT
Even the leader of China, Xi Jinping, is not expected in person at Cop31. However, Beijing will be represented by a large delegation, with the task of working to promote the country's strategic priorities.
THE PRESENCE OF ITALY
Italy, as reported, is represented by the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin: it will therefore be the representative of the Meloni government who will lead the Italian delegation.
THE TURKISH PRESIDENCY
Turkey, which hosts this year's climate conference, holds control of the summit's agenda. A key figure for the country led by Recep Erdogan (pictured) is Murat Kurum, the Minister for the Environment, who was designated president of Cop31.
THE ROLE OF AUSTRALIA
Finally, Australia, as co-president of the edition, holds control of the negotiations at the summit. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured) will speak at the panel with the leaders, but Chris Bowen, the Minister for Climate and Energy, will lead the operations of the Canberra delegation.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The joint Turkish and Australian presidency will lead negotiations on climate finance and aid to developing countries.
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Open Questions
- What concrete agreements will be reached on climate finance?
- What specific commitments will individual countries make on emissions mitigation?
- How will the absence of the leaders of the United States and China affect the negotiations?
