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“UN chief urges leaders to ‘get serious’ as COP31 set to open”

“United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged world leaders on Monday to “get serious” about tackling climate change as the COP31 conference was set to open with negotiators already tangled in an early fight over money.”

UN chief urges action as COP31 opens in Antalya, with finance talks underway

Key points

  • Guterres calls on leaders to cut emissions faster and fund climate adaptation.
  • COP31 opens in Antalya amid negotiations over climate finance for developing nations.
  • Officials warn about insufficient funds and vast adaptation needs for poorer countries.
  • Observers expect limited breakthroughs due to energy price shocks and geopolitics.
  • El Niño and ongoing heat extremes push global temperatures toward record highs.
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