“COP31: Will this year’s climate summit be the most underwhelming ever?”

Key points

• COP31 runs for two weeks starting November 9 in Antalya, Turkey.
• Delegates aim to build on Belém 2023 decisions but no new treaty expected.
• World emissions remain high; warming projected to 2.8°C by century's end.
• Efforts focus on just transition, adaptation finance, and electrification targets.
• Geopolitical tensions and aid cuts threaten funding for climate action.