World leaders begin UN climate talks amid concerns global warming action is too slow.
The UK is the only G7 country whose leader attends; Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Japan stay away.
Irish Independent, The Independent, AP News, Reuters, BusinessLine and 5 more
Key points
From 3 outlets- World leaders arrive in Turkey to start the Cop31 climate talks seeking concrete action. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
- Experts warn global warming may exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels soon. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
- El Nino could push 2027 to record heat, per WMO State of the Climate report. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
- Absent leaders and prior failed deals raise questions about progress this year. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
- Greta Thunberg criticizes Cop31 as greenwashed and calls for real action. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
- Day three of Cop31 in Antalya features many missing heads of government. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada and Japan chose not to attend. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- UK is the only G7 member with its leader present at the summit. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Climate Action Network labels absent leaders as hindering progress with a fossil of the day. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Brazil's Lula and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen are among leaders expected to attend. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Delegates aim for concrete actions to curb global warming this year. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
- Past COPs faced criticism for promises that were not fulfilled. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
Quotes
“We don’t need more promises, we need plans”
John Kerry, former U.S. secretary of state and former presidential climate envoySourcesThe Independent02:00 UTCSouth China Morning Post09:11 UTCSourcesThe Independent02:00 UTCSouth China Morning Post09:11 UTC “It is an opportunity for leaders to make some announcements, and more this time, to explain how they will implement, because the key word in Antalya is implementation”
Laurent Fabius, Former French prime ministerSourceRappler07:29 UTCSourceRappler07:29 UTC “It is long past time to stop treating the transition away from fossil fuels as taboo or intractable”
Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-GeneralSourceRappler07:29 UTCSourceRappler07:29 UTC
Why it matters. Past summits’ unfulfilled promises and few binding cuts deepen pressure for concrete action.
What to watch. Whether delegates agree binding emissions reductions.
How it spread
At least 10 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief. It was in the news before then.
- Irish Independent, 05:30 on Tuesday 10 November
- The Independent, 02:00 on Wednesday 11 November
- AP News, 02:06 on Wednesday 11 November
- Reuters, 03:02 on Wednesday 11 November
- BusinessLine, 03:53 on Wednesday 11 November
- The Citizen, 04:53 on Wednesday 11 November
- enca.com, 06:30 on Wednesday 11 November
- The Guardian, 07:27 on Wednesday 11 November
- Rappler, 07:29 on Wednesday 11 November
- South China Morning Post, 09:11 on Wednesday 11 November
Sourceconcise.newsEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“World leaders begin talks at UN climate conference amid concerns that actions are inadequate, slow”
“World leaders begin formal discussions Wednesday at the United Nations climate change conference in Turkey”
Key points from The Independent
- World leaders start formal discussions at COP31 in Turkey.
- Delegates aim for concrete actions to curb global warming this year.
- Past COPs faced criticism for promises that were not fulfilled.
- Brazil and Azerbaijan conferences produced little binding reductions.
- Scientists warn warming could exceed 1.5 C above preindustrial levels.
“World leaders begin talks at UN climate conference amid concerns that actions are inadequate, slow”
“World leaders begin talks at UN climate conference amid concerns that actions are inadequate, slow”
“Scientists say global warming is likely to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above the preindustrial levels of the early 1800s”
Key points from BusinessLine
- Antalya hosts COP31 as world debates concrete actions to curb warming.
- Past conferences faced criticism for promises that dwindled in implementation.
- Recent meetings failed to secure clear cuts in coal, oil and gas use.
- Scientists warn warming may exceed 1.5C above preindustrial levels.
- Turkiye hosts and Australia leads negotiations amid rising energy prices.
“World leaders to address COP31 as Turkey pushes for new climate deal”
“The Brazilian COP presidency has in recent weeks, however, published a roadmap aimed at keeping...”
“World leaders take stage at COP31 but big names missing”
“World leaders take stage at COP31 but big names missing Estelle.Bronkhorst Wed, 11/11/2026 - 08:30”
Key points from enca.com
- COP31 opens in Antalya as world leaders prepare for two-week conference.
- Prominent leaders like Macron, Merz, and Meloni are absent from the high-level segment.
- UK PM Andy Burnham is the only G7 leader scheduled to speak.
- EU climate official Hoekstra says absences are not completely atypical with practical reasons.
- Brazil's Lula da Silva's victory boosts momentum on deforestation and climate action.
“Cop31 live: World leaders to speak at climate crisis summit”
“As day three of the UN climate summit kicks off, world leaders from dozens of countries are expected. But heads of government from Canada, Japan and across Europe have got lost on the road, civil society observers report.”
Key points from The Guardian
- Day three of Cop31 in Antalya features many missing heads of government.
- Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada and Japan chose not to attend.
- UK is the only G7 member with its leader present at the summit.
- Climate Action Network labels absent leaders as hindering progress with a fossil of the day.
- Brazil's Lula and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen are among leaders expected to attend.
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“World leaders to address COP31 as Turkey pushes for new climate deal”
“Former French prime minister Laurent Fabius, who presided over the 2015 Paris climate conference and leads an advisory council of former COP presidents, says the speeches could give political impetus to the negotiations”
Key points from Rappler
- World leaders converge at COP31 in Antalya to set climate priorities.
- Turkey proposes raising electricity’s share of energy to 35% by 2035.
- Current electricity share is just over 20%.
- UN warns world is on track to exceed 1.5°C warming limit.
- U.S. absent from talks for the second year in a row under Trump.
“World leaders begin UN climate talks amid concerns action on global warming too slow”
“World leaders began arriving on Wednesday to start formal discussions at the United Nations climate change conference in Turkey, hoping to agree on concrete actions to curb global warming after a year of deadly floods, heatwaves and other climate-related disasters.”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- World leaders arrive in Turkey to start the Cop31 climate talks seeking concrete action.
- Experts warn global warming may exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels soon.
- El Nino could push 2027 to record heat, per WMO State of the Climate report.
- Absent leaders and prior failed deals raise questions about progress this year.
- Greta Thunberg criticizes Cop31 as greenwashed and calls for real action.
How it spread
At least 10 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief. It was in the news before then.
- Irish Independent, 05:30 on Tuesday 10 November
- The Independent, 02:00 on Wednesday 11 November
- AP News, 02:06 on Wednesday 11 November
- Reuters, 03:02 on Wednesday 11 November
- BusinessLine, 03:53 on Wednesday 11 November
- The Citizen, 04:53 on Wednesday 11 November
- enca.com, 06:30 on Wednesday 11 November
- The Guardian, 07:27 on Wednesday 11 November
- Rappler, 07:29 on Wednesday 11 November
- South China Morning Post, 09:11 on Wednesday 11 November
Sourceconcise.newsEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceIrish IndependentIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Irish Independent“‘Urgency of the moment must drive us forward,’ say leaders as COP31 climate summit begins”
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“World leaders begin talks at UN climate conference amid concerns that actions are inadequate, slow”
“World leaders begin formal discussions Wednesday at the United Nations climate change conference in Turkey”
Key points from The Independent
- World leaders start formal discussions at COP31 in Turkey.
- Delegates aim for concrete actions to curb global warming this year.
- Past COPs faced criticism for promises that were not fulfilled.
- Brazil and Azerbaijan conferences produced little binding reductions.
- Scientists warn warming could exceed 1.5 C above preindustrial levels.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“World leaders begin talks at UN climate conference amid concerns that actions are inadequate, slow”
SourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters“World leaders to address COP31 as Turkey pushes for new climate deal”
SourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at BusinessLine“World leaders begin talks at UN climate conference amid concerns that actions are inadequate, slow”
“Scientists say global warming is likely to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above the preindustrial levels of the early 1800s”
Key points from BusinessLine
- Antalya hosts COP31 as world debates concrete actions to curb warming.
- Past conferences faced criticism for promises that dwindled in implementation.
- Recent meetings failed to secure clear cuts in coal, oil and gas use.
- Scientists warn warming may exceed 1.5C above preindustrial levels.
- Turkiye hosts and Australia leads negotiations amid rising energy prices.
SourceThe CitizenTanzaniaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Citizen“World leaders to address COP31 as Turkey pushes for new climate deal”
“The Brazilian COP presidency has in recent weeks, however, published a roadmap aimed at keeping...”
Sourceenca.comLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at enca.com“World leaders take stage at COP31 but big names missing”
“World leaders take stage at COP31 but big names missing Estelle.Bronkhorst Wed, 11/11/2026 - 08:30”
Key points from enca.com
- COP31 opens in Antalya as world leaders prepare for two-week conference.
- Prominent leaders like Macron, Merz, and Meloni are absent from the high-level segment.
- UK PM Andy Burnham is the only G7 leader scheduled to speak.
- EU climate official Hoekstra says absences are not completely atypical with practical reasons.
- Brazil's Lula da Silva's victory boosts momentum on deforestation and climate action.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Cop31 live: World leaders to speak at climate crisis summit”
“As day three of the UN climate summit kicks off, world leaders from dozens of countries are expected. But heads of government from Canada, Japan and across Europe have got lost on the road, civil society observers report.”
Key points from The Guardian
- Day three of Cop31 in Antalya features many missing heads of government.
- Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada and Japan chose not to attend.
- UK is the only G7 member with its leader present at the summit.
- Climate Action Network labels absent leaders as hindering progress with a fossil of the day.
- Brazil's Lula and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen are among leaders expected to attend.
Show all 10 reportsShow fewer
SourceRapplerPhilippinesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Rappler“World leaders to address COP31 as Turkey pushes for new climate deal”
“Former French prime minister Laurent Fabius, who presided over the 2015 Paris climate conference and leads an advisory council of former COP presidents, says the speeches could give political impetus to the negotiations”
Key points from Rappler
- World leaders converge at COP31 in Antalya to set climate priorities.
- Turkey proposes raising electricity’s share of energy to 35% by 2035.
- Current electricity share is just over 20%.
- UN warns world is on track to exceed 1.5°C warming limit.
- U.S. absent from talks for the second year in a row under Trump.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“World leaders begin UN climate talks amid concerns action on global warming too slow”
“World leaders began arriving on Wednesday to start formal discussions at the United Nations climate change conference in Turkey, hoping to agree on concrete actions to curb global warming after a year of deadly floods, heatwaves and other climate-related disasters.”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- World leaders arrive in Turkey to start the Cop31 climate talks seeking concrete action.
- Experts warn global warming may exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels soon.
- El Nino could push 2027 to record heat, per WMO State of the Climate report.
- Absent leaders and prior failed deals raise questions about progress this year.
- Greta Thunberg criticizes Cop31 as greenwashed and calls for real action.
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How it travelled
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Türkiye
Press freedom 163rd of 180 · RSF 2026First report at 10:50 on Wednesday 11 November.
Turkish Minute · Independent, in exile · Sweden-based
“UN chief urges world leaders to tackle fossil fuels at COP31”
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Sourceconcise.newsEach outlet’s first report of this story, by its country.Reports from 24 h before the Brief to 48 h after.Found after the Brief picked its stories. They don’t change its ranking.From each outlet’s feedPress freedom: RSF World Press Freedom Index 2026Checked 17:34 on Wednesday 11 November
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Ranked 4th of 10.
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- High-reliability sources
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- Corroboration by independent outlets
- +1.6
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- 9.6
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Earlier
From the archiveIn the Brief of Monday 9 November
- Dhaka Tribune“COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis”
- South China Morning Post“Cop31 leaders urge world to accelerate fight against global warming”
- Rappler“COP31 summit leaders urge world to ‘move faster’ on climate”
- The Guardian“Cop31 live: world leaders gather for crucial climate crisis talks”
- The Times of India“COP31 a 'moment of truth': UN chief urges world leaders to act now on climate change”
Earlier
From the archiveIn the Brief of Monday 9 November
- Dhaka Tribune“COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis”
- South China Morning Post“Cop31 leaders urge world to accelerate fight against global warming”
- Rappler“COP31 summit leaders urge world to ‘move faster’ on climate”
- The Guardian“Cop31 live: world leaders gather for crucial climate crisis talks”
- The Times of India“COP31 a 'moment of truth': UN chief urges world leaders to act now on climate change”
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