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What Is COP31 and Why Does It Matter?
Developing countries are pressing wealthier nations for climate finance as negotiators begin the second global stocktake and debate stronger emissions cuts.
Environment Correspondent George Lee provides a guide to what COP31 is, why it matters, what countries are arguing about, why agreement is so difficult and what the outcome could mean for Ireland.
From 9 to 20 November, the international community will meet for the World Climate Summit in Antalya, Turkey. The host Turkey will focus on an "action agenda" – but questions about funding are open.